MINUTES

Ordinary Meeting

Thursday, 20 June 2024

5:00 PM
Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall
6 Reserve St, Pomona

Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson

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

COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson

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

APOLOGIES
Nil.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That in accordance with Section 254K of the Local Government Regulation, Cr Lorentson is approved to attend the Meeting dated 20 June 2024 via Microsoft Teams.
Carried unanimously.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1. ORDINARY MEETING 16 MAY 2024

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16 May 2024 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
2.2. SPECIAL MEETING 3 JUNE 2024

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 3 June 2024 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
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Nil.

4. PETITIONS

4.1. PETITION: OFFLEASH AREA

Refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Petition - Off Leash Area & Dog Park in Cooroy - Trevor Butler Council Resolution Moved: Cr Tom Wegener Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell That the petition with 400+ signatories submitted by Trevor Butler, requesting that Council install a dog park in the Cooroy area be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Carried unanimously.

5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS

Nil.

6. PRESENTATIONS

Nil.

7. DEPUTATIONS

7.1. APPLICANT: SAVE NOOSA HINTERLAND - NICK COOKE
TOPIC: HEAVY VEHICLE HAULAGE IN NOOSA HINTERLAND

8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.1. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE REPORT - 31 MAY 2024

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
(External) Timothy Cronin, Chair
(External) Member Ian Rushworth
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Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson

NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS/OFFICERS
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services, Trent Grauf
Executive Officer, Internal Audit & Corporate Performance, Debra Iezzi Governance Manager Diana Stewart Financial Services Manager, Pauline Coles People & Culture Manager, Jacqui Campbell ICT Manager, Ryan Smith KPMG, Thomas Cook KPMG, Erin Neville-Stanley QAO, Chantelle Hanna (Microsoft Teams)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

1. 2024 AUDIT COMMITTEE BRIEFING PAPER AND INTERIM REPORT - QAO
& KPMG
That Council note the 2024 the Briefing Paper and Interim Report provided by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) and KPMG to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 31 May 2024.

2. 2024 INTERIM REPORT - QAO
That Council note the 2024 Interim Report provided by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 31 May 2024.

3. SHELL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 31 May 2024 regarding Council’s progress preparing for the 2023/24 financial statements.

4. UPDATE OF COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC RISK REGISTER
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer Internal Audit and Corporate Performance to the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 31 May 2024 providing an update on the Strategic Risk Register.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 31 May 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.

8.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 11 JUNE 2024

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Jessica Phillips
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Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

5.1. MCU23/0101 APPLICATION FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION
AT 561 GYMPIE KIN KIN ROAD, KIN KIN
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.1 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.

5.2. MCU24/0003 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 428 COOTHARABA
ROAD COOTHARABA
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.2 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.

5.3. MCU22/0094 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A CHILDCARE
CENTRE AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.3 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.

5.4. MCU16/0070.01 APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF
PREMISES - COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE 3 - VETERINARY AT 69 MARY
STREET, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No.
MCU16/0070.01 to make a minor change to an existing approval for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises - Commercial Business Type 3 - Veterinary situated at 69 Mary St, Noosaville and:
A. Agree to amend condition 2, as outlined in Attachment 1.
B. Agree to include additional condition 8, as outlined in Attachment 1.
C. Agree to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with the applicant that provides for contributions in lieu one on site car parking space.
D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

5.5. FURTHER REPORT - MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE - RESORT COMPLEX AND ANCILLARY BAR, FOOD AND
DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, AND CLUB (MINOR
EXTENSION TO EXISTING CLUBHOUSE) AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE,
NOOSA HEADS
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.5 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
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That the report of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 11 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.

8.3. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 11 JUNE 2024

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Karen Finzel (Chair)
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson

NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener

EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh
Director Community Services, Kerri Contini
Director Development & Regulation, Richard MacGillivray

APOLOGIES
Nil

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

5.1 PROPOSED TRUSTEE LEASE RENEWALS - THE SOUND PARK
QUAMBY PLACE
That Council note the report by the Property Manager, Development and Regulation to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 and:
A. Agree to enter into a 10 year commercial lease with C & S Webster for Lease A on Lot 32 N21854 in accordance with the terms generally outlined in this report; and B. Agree to enter into a 10 year commercial lease with B A Ogilvie and P A Bacon for Lease Area B on Lot 32 N21854, Lease Area C on Lot 32 N21854, Lease Area D on Lot 32 N21854 and Lease Area E on Lot 32 N21854 in accordance with the terms generally outlined in this report; and C. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of each lease under section 236 (1) (c) (iii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the disposals are for the purpose of renewing the leases to the existing tenants of the land; and D. Authorise the CEO to negotiate, make, vary, sign and discharge the leases and any required variations of the lease on Council’s behalf.

5.2. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL SPECIALISED SUPPLIER LIST
That Council
A. Note the report by the Arts & Culture Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024; and B. Add Theatre Technician Services to the Specialised Supplier List for the remaining term of the list’s validity period, being 26 October 2024.
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5.3. CONTRACT NO. T000067 – REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS
FOR PROVISION OF TRADE SERVICES
That Council
A. Note the report by the Buildings and Facilities Coordinator to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 11 June 2024; B. Approve the award of Contract No. T000067 for the Register of Prequalified Suppliers for the Provision of Trade Services {Refresh} for a period of two (2) years effective 23 June 2024 to the following suppliers that will be in addition to the existing list of suppliers on this ROPS:
Advanced Buildings (Queensland) Pty Ltd
Bailey and Dalton Electrical Pty Ltd
Bertram and Son Services Pty Ltd
Coast Life Painting, Ryan Charles Sawers t/as
Coast Smoke Alarms, TTF McGrath Family Trust t/as
CVSG Asset Services Pty Ltd
D2E Electrical Co. Pty Ltd
Ecologic Energy Pty Ltd
Energypro Pty Ltd
Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd
MDL Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd
Nicholas Ashton
Noosa Decorating, Christopher John McCann t/as
Plumbing Bros Sunshine Coast, TTF Sinclair Plumbing Trust t/as Q - Main Pty Ltd Satisfied Plumbing and Gas Services T2 Electrical & Data Pty Ltd Kimini Constructions, TTF Hill Family Trust t/as HSCD, TTF Stower Business Trust t/as Bruff Painting, TTF The Brough Family Trust t/as Whelan Electrical Services Pty Ltd Yeti Services Pty Ltd C. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of this term for a further one (1) term of up to two (2) years ending on 22 June 2028.

7.1. CONFIDENTIAL: EUMUNDI-NOOSA ROAD LANDFILL TRANSFER
STATION - OPERATION BY NOOSA COUNCIL
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Resource Recovery to the Services and Organisation Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding the Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill transfer station; B. Approve the transfer of the operation of the Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill transfer station from the contractor (Cleanaway) to Infrastructure Services, Noosa Council; and C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to:
1. Negotiate, finalise and execute all relevant documentation to facilitate the transfer of the operation to Infrastructure Services, Noosa Council; and
2. Approve the establishment of three full-time (Level 4 LAWA) resources to manage the operation of the Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill transfer station.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
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Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 11 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.

8.4. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 17 JUNE 2024

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson

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

APOLOGIES
Nil.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

5.1. MCU23/0101 APPLICATION FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT
561 GYMPIE KIN KIN ROAD, KIN KIN

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU23/0101 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Shortterm accommodation situated at 561 Gympie Kin Kin Rd, Kin Kin and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons.
1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Agriculture and Rural Based Activities) of the Strategic Framework as:
a. It does not protect agricultural land from encroachment from urban development and would compromise productivity.
b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.
2. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Tourism) of the Strategic Framework as:
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a. It does not provide for high quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences.
b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.
3. The proposal is not consistent with 3.3.3 (Housing Choice) of the Strategic Framework as:
a. It does not protect the rural neighbourhood from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents.
4. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcome (2)(i) of the Rural Zone Code as a. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with existing and future rural uses and activities.
b. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with the character and environmental features of the zone.
c. the visitor accommodation in its proposed form does not complement rural uses or promote the sustainable use of rural land.
5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome (2)(j) and Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties.
6. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO8 of the Rural Zone Code as the proposed location of the dwelling within 200m of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area, is not sufficiently setback to mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or air pollutants and/or avoid conflict with current or future rural uses and activities on adjoining properties.
7. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Overall Outcome (2)(g) and Performance Outcome PO1 and PO2 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as:
a. The site is within 250 metres of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area which is intended for intensive animal industry, intensive horticulture or rural industry uses.
b. The site is within 100 metres of mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area which is intended for agricultural operations.
c. It will impact on the ability of rural landowners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
d. It will result in conflicts with nearby land uses.
e. It will detract from the character and amenity of the local area.
8. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.
9. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7: Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and not at the expense of housing. Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of the owner’s principal-place of residence.
10. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report November 2022 as:
a. Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site, compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.
b. Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long term housing stock being available to meet the diverse
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needs of Noosa Shire’s current and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.
c. Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly agricultural uses and complementary valueadded uses and housing for permanent residents.
Carried unanimously.

5.2. MCU24/0003 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE FOR SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 428 COOTHARABA
ROAD COOTHARABA

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No.
MCU24/0003 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use -Short-term accommodation situated at 428 Cootharaba Rd Cootharaba Qld 4565 and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons
1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.6 (Tourism) of the Strategic Framework as:
a. It does not provide for high quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences.
b. Short-term accommodation is not an ancillary rural industry which supports production, investment, and diversification.
2. The proposal is not consistent with 3.3.3 (Housing Choice) of the Strategic Framework as:
a. It does not protect the rural neighbourhood from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents.
3. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(i) of the Rural Zone Code as a. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with existing and future rural uses and activities.
b. it does not provide for rural uses and/or activities or other uses and activities that are compatible with the character and environmental features of the zone.
c. the visitor accommodation in its proposed form does not complement rural uses or promote the sustainable use of rural land.
4. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO4 of the Rural Zone Code as it not compatible with rural activities and will detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties.
5. The use of the premises for Short Term Accommodation is not consistent with Performance Outcome PO25 of the Visitor Accommodation Code as it will result in an unreasonable loss of residential amenity because of a likely increase in noise to adjoining properties.
6. The proposal does not comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a), (b) and (e) of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:
a. It does not avoid or mitigate the potential adverse impacts of bushfire on people and property.
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b. It proposes development in an area at risk from bushfire hazard and it is not compatible with the nature of the hazard.
c. The risk to people, property and the natural environment from bushfire hazard is not minimised.
d. The development unduly burdens disaster management response and recovery capacity and capabilities.
7. The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO1 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:
a. The development may materially increase the number of people congregating on the premises who are unfamiliar with the locality, and as such increasing risk to the safety of people and property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.
8. The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO6 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as:
a. Safe access and egress to the development for emergency vehicles and personnel has not been demonstrated.
b. easy and safe evacuation of residents of premises and access by emergency services has not been demonstrated.
9. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7: Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site and not at the expense of housing. Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of the owners principal-place of residence
10. The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report November 2022 as:
a. Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site, compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.
b. Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long term housing stock being available to meet the diverse needs of Noosa Shire’s current and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.
c. Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly agricultural uses and complimentary value-added uses and housing for permanent residents.
Carried unanimously.

5.3. MCU22/0094 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A CHILDCARE
CENTRE AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE

Council Resolution
Moved Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator, Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No.
MCU22/0094 for a Material Change of Use for a Childcare centre, situated at 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is not consistent with condition no. 53 of Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot (1 lot into 23 lots) RAL18/0023 as the proposal does not include the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive.
2. The proposal is not consistent with the Strategic Intent and Strategic Outcomes
3.3.1(o), and 3.3.5 (s)(i) (D) of the Noosa Plan 2020 as the proposal fails to incorporate the 10m wide landscaping required to Hofmann Drive to achieve the
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parklike, vegetated setting envisaged for the centre which is synonymous with the Noosa style.
3. The proposal is not consistent with acceptable and performance outcomes AO5, PO5, AO7.4, PO7 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code a:
a. The development does not retain or propose to enhance the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive which is important to contribute and create the character sought for the Noosa Business Centre.
4. The proposal is not consistent with the overall outcome (3)(f) and (4) acceptable and performance outcomes AO32.4, AO32.5, AO32.6, PO32 and PO33 of the Major Centre Zone as:
a. Reducing the width of the landscaped garden beds required to Hofmann Drive, particularly where this approach is continued for the remainder of the lots with frontage to Hofmann Drive, will compromise and impact the ability to achieve a centre which is overall recognisable as having a Noosa style.
b. The proposal does not retain, incorporate, or enhance the existing vegetation within the required 10m wide landscaped garden bed to Hofmann Drive, which is important to enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the Noosa Business Centre.
c. The proposal disrupts the landscaped streetscape treatment required to Hofmann Drive intended to enhance the amenity and contribute positively to the centre’s character.
d. The proposed use is an inconsistent use in the Major Centre Zone Code – Business Park Precinct will not deliver the commercial and employment uses intended for the Precinct such as health and wellbeing, education, research and technology and knowledge-based industries.
e. The bio retention basin at the front of the site is located within the required setback area and in front of the proposed carparking area which results in the development being more visible to the road and not located in a park like setting.
5. The proposal is not consistent with overall outcome 2(a), (d) and performance outcome PO8 of the Sustainable Building Design Code as the development does not provide a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7m.
6. The proposed bicycle parking is not consistent with acceptable outcomes AO6.1 of the Driveways and Parking Code as they are located in an area that impedes access around the site.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Request staff to undertake action to ensure the landscaping across the frontage of the site is consistent with development approvals RAL18/0023 and
OPW20/0145.
For: Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener, Finzel and Wilson Against: Crs Phillips and Lorentson Carried.

5.4. FURTHER REPORT - MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE - RESORT COMPLEX AND ANCILLARY BAR, FOOD AND
DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, AND CLUB (MINOR
EXTENSION TO EXISTING CLUBHOUSE) AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE,
NOOSA HEADS

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,
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made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Since then, the matter has changed give Altum Property Group has withdrawn the submission. 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. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe I do not have a close personal relationship with Leigh & Rob McCready. 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.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Finzel does not have a close personal relationship with Leigh & Rob McCready and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel did not vote on the above motion.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the Further Report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 June 2024 regarding Application No. MCU21/0110 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – Resort Complex and ancillary Bar, Food and Drink Outlet, Outdoor Sport and Recreation and Club (minor extension to existing clubhouse) at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and defer this matter to a future meeting round as the applicant has requested to extend the decision-making period pursuant to section 22 of the Development Assessment Rules.
Carried unanimously.

6.1. YUROL RINGTAIL CONSERVATION PROJECT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Strategy & Environment to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 regarding the Yurol Ringtail Environmental Project; B. Note that the Transition Committee established under that project has now completed its role and thank the members of that committee for their stewardship of this important environmental project; and C. Note the final report from the Transition Committee provided at Attachment 1 to the Report, and in particular, note that this project is adding an additional 2,400ha of land to the Tewantin National Park.

6.2. DAF SHARK CONTROL PROGRAM - RECOMMENDED COUNCIL POLICY
POSITION
That Council
A. Note the report by Environmental Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024, regarding a recommended Council policy position on the DAF Shark Control Program.
B. Adopt the following policy position that:
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1. Council continues to support the DAF Shark Control Program (SCP) under the Queensland Shark Management Plan, with the vision of the SCP transitioning to lower by-catch potential alternatives in waters adjacent to the Noosa LGA; and
2. Council to work alongside DAF to explore further opportunities to actively support SharkSmart educational programs, and alternative bite mitigation trials where appropriate.
C. Note Council’s other shark management responsibilities including;
1. Marine animal stranding response, noting this role requires resourcing for equipment, materials and staff training and the use of contractors to enable Council to effectively respond to stranding events; and
2. Consideration of signage investigation relating to dangerous marine animal warnings across Council managed canal systems only (Noosa Waters).

6.3. 2024-2025 FEES AND CHARGES
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and pursuant to sections 97, 98 and 262(3)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, for the 2024-25 financial year the cost-recovery fees and commercial charges provided as Attachment 1 to the report.

6.4. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAY 2024
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 outlining May 2024 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.

6.5. REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT
RECOMMENDATIONS 2024
That Council
A. Note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 regarding applications to the Regional Arts Development Fund Round 21, 2024/25; and B. Approve the recommendations of the Assessment Committee to fund projects to the value of $36,700 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.

6.6. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING – COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) – PROGRAM/PROJECTS

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 in relation to the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club Grant application which is before us today. Leigh McCready has recently been elected as the president of this club. Mr Rob McCready sits in a decision-making capacity on the Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Sub-Committee. Mr McCready is married to Leigh McCready who worked as a volunteer on the 2020 Future Noosa Election Campaign which is no longer an entity. Mr & Mrs McCready are not related parties, nor are they close associates and therefore I do not believe this COI satisfies the requirements the act as I do not stand to gain a benefit or loss in relation to the matter that is no greater than the benefit or loss of a significant proportion of persons in the local government area stand to gain or
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lose. However, in the public interest and full transparency I will declare this interest as I believe I am able to make an impartial decision on the 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.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel did not vote on the above motion.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Program/Projects provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $42,085 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.
Carried unanimously.

6.7. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - INFRASTRUCTURE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and B. Approve Round One 2024-2025 Community Project Grants - Infrastructure provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $30,000 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

6.8. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Phillips provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Phillips, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I was the president of Cooroy Gymnastics until September 2023, and as my parents were foundation members. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I and my parents are no longer involved in any capacity in the Cooroy
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Gymnastics Club. 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.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Phillips and determine that Cr Phillips participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Councillor Phillips is no longer involved in any capacity in the Cooroy Gymnastics Club and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Phillips did not vote on the above motion.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Equipment to the value of $36,647.18 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.
Carried unanimously.

6.9. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - EVENTS

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 in relation to the funding recommendation to NOOSA International Surfilm Festival. I am a member of the NOOSA International Surfilm Festival Committee. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Wegener left the meeting.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Events to the value of $23,200 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.
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Carried unanimously.

Cr Wegener returned to the meeting.

6.10. 2024-2025 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - OVERVIEW
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants, subject to sufficient funds to the value of $131,932.18 being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

6.11. ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT
PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 19), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS
(ROUND 4)
That Council
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 regarding applications for the Environment Project Grants (Round 19) and Climate Change Response Grants (Round 4); B. Approve the recommendations to fund projects totalling the amounts below:
i. Environment Project Grants (Attachment 1) - $13,293.00
ii. Climate Change Response Grants (Attachment 2) - $50,000; and C. Authorise the CEO to enter Funding Deeds for the Environment Project grants and Climate Change Response grants with successful organisations, as per the recommended funding amount.

6.12. ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THREE YEAR ALLIANCE GRANT
AGREEMENTS

In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the proposed funding allocations to the Noosa Lions Football Club. I am the current President of the Noosa Lions Football Club. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and approve a one-year extension to the Sports Field Maintenance and Hall/Community Centre Alliance grants with the new completion date being 30 June 2025, subject to sufficient funds being made available in the adopted 2024/25 budget.
Carried unanimously.
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Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.

7.1. CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE: CONTRACT NO.
RP00637 - REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS (ROPS) FOR THE
HIRE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (COMMONLY KNOWN AS DRY HIRE)
That Council note the report by the Civil Work Maintenance Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and A. Award Contract No. RP00637 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Equipment (commonly known as Dry Hire) for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 July 2024 to the following suppliers:
 Ready Industries Pty Ltd (1300TEMPFENCE)
 ATF Services Pty Ltd (AAA)
 Abletech Underground Group Pty Ltd
 Cooloola Mini Hire Pty Ltd (Astro Hire)
 BDA Infrastructure Pty Ltd
 Brooks Hire Services Pty Ltd
 Coates Hire Operations Pty Limited
 Conplant Pty Ltd
 Corbet Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
 Durack Civil Pty Ltd
 RAM Invest Pty Ltd (Earth Gear)
 Flexihire Pty Ltd
 Water Trucks Pty Ltd (H2flow Hire)
 Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited
 K2 Plant Hire Pty Ltd
 Kennards Hire Pty Limited
 Master Hire Pty Ltd
 Onsite Rental Group Operations Pty Ltd
 Porter Hire Pty Ltd
 Rosmech Sales & Service Pty Ltd
 RPM Hire Australia Pty Ltd
 Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd
 Shore Hire Pty Ltd
 The Trustee for Orchard Trust t/as Sniffers Plant Hire Pty Ltd  The trustee for the TFH Hire Trust t/as TFH Hire Services Pty Ltd  Trafquip Pty Ltd  WEZ Group PTY LTD B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council; C. 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 two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24) months each ending on 30 June 2030; and D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No.
RP00637 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Equipment as a result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.

7.2. CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE: CONTRACT NO.
RP00436 - REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS (ROPS) FOR THE
HIRE OF PLANT AND OPERATOR (COMMONLY KNOWN AS WET HIRE)
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That Council note the report by the Civil Work Maintenance Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024 and A. Award Contract No. RP00436 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Operator (commonly known as Wet Hire) for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 July 2024 to the following suppliers:
o A.F Dixon & B.S Dixon (BS & AF Dixon)
o Abletech Underground Group Pty Ltd
o Albert and Herbert Pty Ltd
o AMAC Cranes Group Pty Ltd
o Amanda Alice Sims t/as Amanda Sims Contracting
o Asphalt Innovations Pty Ltd
o Aussie Hydro-Vac Services Pty Ltd
o Australian Civil Solutions Pty Ltd
o B.P Blacket & N.M Blacket t/as Jet Vac Excavations
o Base Course Management Queensland Pty Ltd
o Bebrok Excavations Pty Ltd
o BDA Infrastructure Pty Ltd (Black Diamond)
o Capital Asphalt QLD Pty Ltd
o Clayton's Towing Service Pty Ltd
o Cleanaway Industrial Solutions Pty Ltd
o Corbet Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
o Crejae Excavations Qld
o Durack Civil Pty Ltd
o Ellis Profiling QLD Pty Ltd
o Ensbey Earth Moving ATF The Ensbey Family Trust
o EPH Contracts (QLD) PTY LTD
o First Nations Civil & Contracting Pty Ltd
o Fishys Earthmoving ATF The Fish Family Trust
o Fleet Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o H2flow Hire (Water Trucks Pty Ltd)
o IBS Excavations (Moortop Pty Ltd)
o Junction Venture Pty Ltd t/as Cootharaba Earthworx
o Luke Allan Burrows
o MD Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o Pipe Management Australia Pty Ltd
o Falcon Earthmoving Pty Ltd t/as Qld Dozer Hire
o Roy's Earthmoving and Plant Hire Pty Ltd
o Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd
o Sniffers Group
o Stabilised Pavements of Australia Pty Ltd
o Suttons Cleaning Service Qld Pty Ltd
o THD Civil Pty Ltd
o The Stabilising Pty Ltd
o The Trustee for Kelly Family Trust (Kelly's Earthworks)
o The Trustee for Valentine Family Trust t/as Valentine Transport o Wez Group Pty Ltd B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council.
C. 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 two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24) months each ending on 30 June 2030.
D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No.
RP00436 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for the Hire of Plant and Operator as a result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 June 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.

9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS

Nil.

10. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION

Nil.

11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

11.1. CRAIG VELLA

Question 1
Given considerable community concerns with the concept of a Conservation Park over the Noosa River please advise the origins of turning the fish habitat areas of the Noosa River into a Conservation Park. Without supplying an individual name, was it a State Agency, Council Staff, a Councillor, or another person that proposed the concept.

Response provided by Director Strategy & Environment, Kim Rawlings One of the complexities of managing the Noosa River system and catchment is that it is governed by a range of agencies, each with different responsibilities and legislative, regulatory, planning and community roles. For catchment management to be effective there needs to be a concerted and coordinated approach across all agencies and stakeholders. For the past 20 years Council has explored a range of mechanisms to achieve integrated management and collaborative arrangements for the Noosa River Catchment. Most river catchments and many other local governments grapple with this and there are a range of models that’s exist. Council has explored many of these and various ideas have come from various sources both within Council and from our community. This most recent idea of a conservation park as another management model to explore or consider was first suggested by Noosa Parks Association. Council officers did some initial investigation, noting like other models previously explored it was worthy of further
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consideration, officers therefore recommended it be included for investigation and consideration in the River Plan.

Question 2
Could the Sustainable Transport Levy which is budgeted to raise $933,000 in the 23/24 draft budget be used to repair and/or reconstruct the 'on land component' of the boat ramp and associated car and trailer parking at Hilton Esplanade or at any other boat ramp in the Noosa Shire? If not then why?

Response provided by Acting Director Infrastructure, Shaun Walsh The Sustainable Transport Levy contributes towards the cost associated with a range of transport services and initiatives that have the purpose of reducing traffic congestion and demand on Noosa’s road network. This currently funds Councils “Go Noosa” initiatives including free bus services during peak times, satellite parking areas, carparking studies associated with demand management such as the carparking technology trail implemented by Council in 23/34 Christmas period. The levy is being fully expended at present and funding for new carparking initiatives would either need the levy to rise, or existing services to be curtailed. If levy funding was made available in the future for water transport, the most aligned for use of the Sustainable Transport Levy could be associated with any “on water” public transport including jetties for future public ferries (if that was a desired option), as well as support satellite carparking spaces for patrons of a public ferry, rather than construction of carparking and trailer parking for private use of the boat ramp. It is noted that Council has recently undertaken sealing and line marking of the existing boat ramp carpark at Noosaville as part of its ongoing funding allocations and commitment to asset renewal and maintenance. In terms of upgrades the optimal funding mechanism for boat ramp and associated car and trailer parking is grant funding, underpinned by use of Council asset renewal budget. To be able to seek grant funding Council would ideally have shovel ready projects to meet submission obligations of the state and federal government programs as they arise. Council has commenced Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan, to assist in having shovel ready plans for the Noosaville Boat Ramp, but note that more planning work needs to be done at other boat ramp and parking locations in the Shire such as Tewantin, and has budget allocations for future years to allow that work to commence.

11.2. ANDREW MCCARTHY

Question 1.
Having regard to the following commentary made by MSQ General Manager Mr Kell Dillon, appearing in Noosa Today on 10 May 2024: We are the state marine regulator, no one else is, and we intend to regulate the Noosa River through proper zoning and planning, recognising that it is an important resource for the state, and maximising its use for all people, not limiting it. Will the Noosa Council remove all references to vessel restrictions from the draft Noosa River Catchment Management Plan and all other Council plans and documentation that exist both now and in the future?

Response provided by Director Strategy & Environment, Kim Rawlings Management of the Noosa River involves a number of stakeholders working collaboratively to address complex issues that surround the environmental, cultural, commercial and recreational elements of the river. The river is a dynamic system where actions and impacts need to be considered in an interrelated manner, rather than in isolation. Examples of this include riparian vegetation impact and bank erosion caused by excessive boat wash, downstream public health issues from illegal waste discharge and altered flood regimes from
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increased system siltation from the upper catchment. Catchment Management requires collaboration and working together to manage interrelated issues. There are multiple agencies with varying responsibilities across the river, many of which have interrelationships with others both in terms of planning, regulation and management. Noosa Council will continue to have an advocacy, partnering and collaborative role with all key stakeholders to ensure the strategic goals of Council and the community as articulated in key strategies are considered by stakeholders and various agencies when making decisions and reviewing current activities.
Council will continue to work closely with and have an advocacy role with MSQ to ensure there is safe and equitable access for all users of the river, whilst ensuring the environmental values of the river and catchment are maintained.

Question 2.
Mr Sengstock, it's been almost eight months since the October 2023 Draft Noosa River Catchment Management Plan procedural motion requiring the Council to undertake full community and stakeholder consultation and report back with final and fully costed NRCMP in July 2024. We have seen no Community Consultation on the NRCMP. Does that mean the Noosa Council will ignore the October 2023 DNRCMP procedural motion in favour of Cr Stockwell's December 2023 notified motion Accelerated River Action? If so, what is the value of a Council procedural motion?

Response provided by Director Strategy & Environment, Kim Rawlings Council have not ignored the motion from Council from October. The motion of October however unfortunately did not adequately take into account the impact of timing as a result of caretaker period, the election and induction of new Council, taking approximately 5-6 months collectively. As previously advised, Council staff have been working with the new Council as part of a comprehensive induction process to bring new Councillors up to speed across a large array of information and projects. The River Plan is but one of these issues amongst many our new Council is seeking to consider and determine a way forward on.
11.3. NICK HLUSZKO

Question 1.
Conservation Park FAQ: If Noosa Council did not ask the Department of Environment and Science (DES) to indicate support or otherwise (for the Conservation Park) as was reported at the Ordinary Meeting of May 16, 2024, why then had Noosa Council already prepared and submitted a 2 page draft Factsheet titled 'Conservation Park FAQ's' to DES on 27 September 2023 seeking assistance with the content of the factsheet that included the following notation '...
such as Local Laws officers supporting Maritime Safety Queensland as registered Shipping Inspectors', in circumstances where Noosa Council had not consulted with Maritime Queensland about the issue nor had disclosed to Noosa ratepayers that Noosa Council would be asking them to pay for Local Laws officers to be registered shipping inspectors particularly during the cost of living crisis.

Response provided by Director Strategy & Environment, Kim Rawlings Firstly, let's be clear and accurate about the question asked at the Ordinary Meeting on 16th May – It was "Has the Council contacted the relevant state authorities to see if they would approve a Conservation Park over the Noosa River". As previously stated, the answer was no as this would have been preemptive to the process required to explore and consider a Conservation Park. So in saying that, given the community confusion about the Conservation Park concept at the time and the misinformation that was being shared, Council at the time thought it would be useful to draft a fact sheet on what a Conservation Park is and what process would be required to be undertaken if this idea was to be
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considered at some stage as part of the overall River Plan. To ensure the Draft Fact sheet accurately reflected the required process, Council of course sought input and advice from the relevant State Government Department on its drafting.
As a result of the deferral motion this Draft Fact Sheet was not completed at the time.
11.4. SHIRLEY NOCENTE

Question 1.
I am an 81-year-old local resident who has lived in Noosa and paid rates since
1969. I enjoy spending time at the Noosaville waterfront every week and many times during the year with my family for picnics and BBQs. Why, as a part of the Noosaville Foreshore Master Plan, does the Noosa Council want to use our own Rates to limit Residents' access to the river by taking away over 100 riverside car parks? Does this action reflect a covert Noosa Council policy to reduce the car park numbers at key locations around our shire, as the Council did at the surf club at Christmas?

Response provided by
Council has prepared the DRAFT Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master plan for community consultation. Council welcomes diverse views from the community as part of the consultation program for the DRAFT plan to help set the optimal direction for this cherished foreshore and will certainly consider these views as part of its final deliberations. A key consideration is the opportunity to create more green space along the beautiful water edge for community enjoyment, which it can achieve through relocation of carparking spaces from the foreshore, to other nearby locations. The DRAFT Master Plan proposed several locations to relocation of carparking spaces, but it is noted that drop off areas and disabled carparking spaces will need to be provided. In terms of the broader Noosa Council program about carparking management, Council is committed to encouraging all residents and visitors to embrace public and active transport to reduce congestion as part of its endorsed Transportation Strategy, rather than trying to accommodate peak time carparking demand, which would be at the loss of open space and further exacerbate traffic congestion . Council is also committed to ensuring all our foreshores and public spaces are also as attractive as possible as part of our Noosa character and experience which is coveted by residents and visitors.

Question 2.
I was lucky enough to live opposite the Lions Park in Noosaville during the 1970s, and my family has been fortunate to grow up around our beautiful river during that time and since. Why does the Noosa Council plan to forever ruin the feel and soul of this special place, our beloved Noosaville foreshore, with its overly elaborate plans, including fake sand dunes that will take up valuable picnic areas and separate the grass and river bank spaces, making it impossible for parents to keep an eye of their kids? Doesn't the Council believe that our Noosaville foreshore is beautiful as it is and only requires the lightest touch?

Response provided by
Council has prepared the DRAFT Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master plan for community consultation. Council welcomes diverse views from the community as part of the consultation program for the DRAFT plan to help set the optimal direction for this cherished foreshore and will certainly consider these views as part of its final deliberations. A key challenge for the foreshore is increasing erosion and tidal inundation arising from climate change. Early feedback from the community sought nature based solutions to enhance the parklands and the DRAFT plan proposes naturalised coastal protection barriers such as low sand mounds and living sea walls to help protect the public areas of the foreshore from
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erosion in the future, where as “do nothing” increases the risk of loss of this valuable community space. Council already undertakes sand nourishment along the foreshore to halt erosion and this is an extension of this program. The DRAFT plan also proposes wide beaches, lookout points and improved graded entries to the beach areas to maximise access. Low planting is proposed on the low sand mounds to maintain visibility and provide resilience to the river’s edge. In terms of foreshore planning, it is noted that the current landscaping, pathways, beach shelters and seating walls, now so valued and accepted by the community, were established by Council 25 years ago as part of an infrastructure planning process.
It’s hard to imagine the foreshore now without these facilities. It is timely for Council to plan for the future that help manage coastal and tidal issues, plan for more green space for community use, plan for new and replacement toilets, playgrounds and shelters, as well as locate wider paths that better manage the significant number of residents and visitors now using the foreshore.

12. NEXT MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on Thursday 18 July 2024 at 10.00am.

13. MEETING CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 6.08pm