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General Committee
Monday, 14 April 2025 @ 12:30PM - #755
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Tourism Noosa funding delay, Brand risk cited, Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions, Financials strong, legal/consultancy overspend, Cyber Risk noted, Industrial Action unaffected.
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Discussion ↗MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD (Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 April 2025- Item 7.1)2 minuted events · 4 supporting records
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Key Decisions & Discussions
• Brian Stockwell : Chaired General Committee; noted remote attendance of Cr Finzel (00:00; Minutes 3).
• Alan Golley : Led deputation seeking Council to honor the further term of Tourism Noosa’s existing Funding & Performance Deed until the Destination Management Plan (DMP) is finalised, citing CPI freeze and brand risk (01:51–12:31; Minutes 6.1).
• Council : Approved MCU24/0151 for temporary relocation of Lake Macdonald Rowing Club to Seqwater land at end of Hoy Rd; small scale, temporary, above flood line, no vegetation removal; two submissions addressed via conditions (17:09–20:28; Minutes 7.1).
• Amelia Lorentson : Moved amendment to Condition 20 to create a hard cessation date of 17 Apr 2032 or within 60 days of dam project completion, whichever is earlier; carried unanimously (22:12–34:50; Minutes 7.1).
• Richard MacGillivray : Justified 7-year window as construction plus contingency; low risk of forced move given Seqwater is applicant and partner (28:27–29:36; Minutes 7.1).
• Frank Wilkie : Recorded mitigation conditions—muted tones on containers, restricted hours, no regattas—balancing amenity and continuity for a 9-member club (36:32–37:48; Minutes 7.1).
• Council : Noted March 2025 Financial Performance; operating revenue +$2.2m above budget, expenditure $0.2m under; added key financial sustainability indicators to report (38:55–40:49; Minutes 8.1).
• Pauline (Financial Services): Interest revenue +$1.7m; legal costs $90k over YTD (development appeals); consultancy $330k over YTD (timing/classification) (40:49–42:23; Minutes 8.1).
• Pauline : Cash holdings $120.9m; restricted $46.4m; ~$6.9m unrestricted; capital revenue +$9.9m (DRA/SEQ PSP); capex behind budget largely due to disaster works timing (42:15–42:23; Minutes 8.1).
• Larry Sengstock : Tourism Noosa negotiations ongoing; report expected in coming month; industrial action not affecting service delivery to March (51:25–51:36; 50:24–50:31; Minutes 8.1).
• Council : Adopted Finance Report unanimously (01:06:31–01:06:52; Minutes 8.1).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Alan Golley : Asserted Council’s delay in Deed negotiations breached the Deed’s intent to conclude by 31 Dec 2024, hampering TN’s winter campaign planning (08:40–09:28; Minutes 6.1).
• Alan Golley : Highlighted shift of former tourism levy into general rates with assurance quantum would remain for visitor economy, yet no CPI increase to TN core funding for 10 years (04:53–06:59; Minutes 6.1).
• Amelia Lorentson : Pressed on $2.1m annual consultancy spend and sustainability; sought linkage to staff training to reduce dependency (43:22–45:38; Minutes 8.1).
• Amelia Lorentson : Floated using cash reserves to reduce rates; cautioned by CEO and Deputy Mayor as poor practice for ongoing ops (58:59–01:00:15; Minutes 8.1).
• Karen Finzel : Queried alignment of training investments with EBA classifications; officers clarified CA dictates role levels, training is broader capability (01:02:21–01:04:23; Minutes 8.1).
• Jessica Phillips : Sought SPER recoveries transparency on referred debts (49:21–50:02; Minutes 8.1).
Legal / Risk
• Brian Stockwell : Declared declarable conflict; Council, under s150ES Local Government Act 2009, resolved he may participate and vote; he did not vote per minutes record (12:31–16:58; Minutes 7.1).
• Nadine Corden : Approval conditioned with sunset and rehabilitation obligations, including weed removal under Biosecurity Act 2014 and Noosa Pest Management Plan 2015–2019 (17:39–20:28; Minutes 7.1).
• Council : Noted report provided per s63(5) Planning Act 2016, affirming statutory decision-making basis (22:12–22:26; Minutes 7.1).
• Pauline : Legal costs $90k over YTD due mainly to development appeals; signals active litigation portfolio and budget pressure (40:49–41:10; Minutes 8.1).
• Amelia Lorentson / Pauline : Cyber theft confirmed as a Council risk; report omissions noted; incidents would be reported to insurers, councillors, auditors, and potentially Ombudsman (01:01:18–01:02:17; Minutes 8.1).
• Larry Sengstock : Confirmed paid industrial relations legal advice notwithstanding membership services; transparency on cost line (55:38–56:19; Minutes 8.1).
Conflicts of Interest
• Brian Stockwell : Prior Seqwater consultancy on Lake Macdonald assets (2019–2020) disclosed; Council resolved no reasonable perception of bias; permitted to participate; minutes note ineligibility to vote on resolution (12:31–16:58; Minutes 7.1).
Tourism Noosa Funding & Community Impacts
• Alan Golley : Warned devaluing Noosa’s premium, values-aligned brand risks attracting low-value, high-volume visitation, harming amenity and spend (06:59–09:28; Minutes 6.1).
• Alan Golley : Cited data—visitation down ~300k day-trippers since 2015 while value grew; 75% of businesses rely on tourism directly/partly; urged continuity of funding pending DMP (08:40–09:28; Minutes 6.1).
• Larry Sengstock : Signalled a funding report/position likely within a month; maintains active negotiations (51:25–51:36; Minutes 8.1).
Environmental Concerns (Dam Upgrade & Temporary Use)
• Nadine Corden : Environmental Management & Conservation zone inconsistency outweighed by temporary nature, no vegetation removal, and catchment protections via conditions (17:39–20:28; Minutes 7.1).
• Council : Conditions cap hours, numbers, events; require muted finishes; rehabilitate site at end of use, aligning with catchment and biosafety obligations (17:39–20:28; 36:32–37:48; Minutes 7.1).
Short Stay Letting / STA Context
• Alan Golley : Stated TN does not push to convert residential properties to STA; focus is on high-value, values-aligned visitors and educating for low-impact behavior (09:39–12:31; Minutes 6.1).
Litigation, Appeals & Financial Pressures
• Pauline : Development appeals driving legal overspend; consultancy overspend tied to housing at Cooroy, Lake Macdonald works, ICT migrations, and parking plan (40:49–45:38; Minutes 8.1).
• Council : Interest income remains elevated pending anticipated RBA cuts; capex behind due to disaster projects, but Chair expects strong year-end delivery versus historical benchmarks (53:49–54:14; 01:04:26–01:06:31; Minutes 8.1).
Service Delivery, Disaster & Cyber
• Pauline / Larry Sengstock : Cyclone Alfred temporarily closed a holiday park and incurred emergent costs; waste tonnage likely up; industrial action not impacting March services (50:24–01:06:31; Minutes 8.1).
• Pauline : Camera car revenue below forecast due to operational issues; SPER debt recovery process clarified (48:02–49:52; Minutes 8.1).
• Brian Stockwell : Chaired General Committee; noted remote attendance of Cr Finzel (00:00; Minutes 3).
• Alan Golley : Led deputation seeking Council to honor the further term of Tourism Noosa’s existing Funding & Performance Deed until the Destination Management Plan (DMP) is finalised, citing CPI freeze and brand risk (01:51–12:31; Minutes 6.1).
• Council : Approved MCU24/0151 for temporary relocation of Lake Macdonald Rowing Club to Seqwater land at end of Hoy Rd; small scale, temporary, above flood line, no vegetation removal; two submissions addressed via conditions (17:09–20:28; Minutes 7.1).
• Amelia Lorentson : Moved amendment to Condition 20 to create a hard cessation date of 17 Apr 2032 or within 60 days of dam project completion, whichever is earlier; carried unanimously (22:12–34:50; Minutes 7.1).
• Richard MacGillivray : Justified 7-year window as construction plus contingency; low risk of forced move given Seqwater is applicant and partner (28:27–29:36; Minutes 7.1).
• Frank Wilkie : Recorded mitigation conditions—muted tones on containers, restricted hours, no regattas—balancing amenity and continuity for a 9-member club (36:32–37:48; Minutes 7.1).
• Council : Noted March 2025 Financial Performance; operating revenue +$2.2m above budget, expenditure $0.2m under; added key financial sustainability indicators to report (38:55–40:49; Minutes 8.1).
• Pauline (Financial Services): Interest revenue +$1.7m; legal costs $90k over YTD (development appeals); consultancy $330k over YTD (timing/classification) (40:49–42:23; Minutes 8.1).
• Pauline : Cash holdings $120.9m; restricted $46.4m; ~$6.9m unrestricted; capital revenue +$9.9m (DRA/SEQ PSP); capex behind budget largely due to disaster works timing (42:15–42:23; Minutes 8.1).
• Larry Sengstock : Tourism Noosa negotiations ongoing; report expected in coming month; industrial action not affecting service delivery to March (51:25–51:36; 50:24–50:31; Minutes 8.1).
• Council : Adopted Finance Report unanimously (01:06:31–01:06:52; Minutes 8.1).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Alan Golley : Asserted Council’s delay in Deed negotiations breached the Deed’s intent to conclude by 31 Dec 2024, hampering TN’s winter campaign planning (08:40–09:28; Minutes 6.1).
• Alan Golley : Highlighted shift of former tourism levy into general rates with assurance quantum would remain for visitor economy, yet no CPI increase to TN core funding for 10 years (04:53–06:59; Minutes 6.1).
• Amelia Lorentson : Pressed on $2.1m annual consultancy spend and sustainability; sought linkage to staff training to reduce dependency (43:22–45:38; Minutes 8.1).
• Amelia Lorentson : Floated using cash reserves to reduce rates; cautioned by CEO and Deputy Mayor as poor practice for ongoing ops (58:59–01:00:15; Minutes 8.1).
• Karen Finzel : Queried alignment of training investments with EBA classifications; officers clarified CA dictates role levels, training is broader capability (01:02:21–01:04:23; Minutes 8.1).
• Jessica Phillips : Sought SPER recoveries transparency on referred debts (49:21–50:02; Minutes 8.1).
Legal / Risk
• Brian Stockwell : Declared declarable conflict; Council, under s150ES Local Government Act 2009, resolved he may participate and vote; he did not vote per minutes record (12:31–16:58; Minutes 7.1).
• Nadine Corden : Approval conditioned with sunset and rehabilitation obligations, including weed removal under Biosecurity Act 2014 and Noosa Pest Management Plan 2015–2019 (17:39–20:28; Minutes 7.1).
• Council : Noted report provided per s63(5) Planning Act 2016, affirming statutory decision-making basis (22:12–22:26; Minutes 7.1).
• Pauline : Legal costs $90k over YTD due mainly to development appeals; signals active litigation portfolio and budget pressure (40:49–41:10; Minutes 8.1).
• Amelia Lorentson / Pauline : Cyber theft confirmed as a Council risk; report omissions noted; incidents would be reported to insurers, councillors, auditors, and potentially Ombudsman (01:01:18–01:02:17; Minutes 8.1).
• Larry Sengstock : Confirmed paid industrial relations legal advice notwithstanding membership services; transparency on cost line (55:38–56:19; Minutes 8.1).
Conflicts of Interest
• Brian Stockwell : Prior Seqwater consultancy on Lake Macdonald assets (2019–2020) disclosed; Council resolved no reasonable perception of bias; permitted to participate; minutes note ineligibility to vote on resolution (12:31–16:58; Minutes 7.1).
Tourism Noosa Funding & Community Impacts
• Alan Golley : Warned devaluing Noosa’s premium, values-aligned brand risks attracting low-value, high-volume visitation, harming amenity and spend (06:59–09:28; Minutes 6.1).
• Alan Golley : Cited data—visitation down ~300k day-trippers since 2015 while value grew; 75% of businesses rely on tourism directly/partly; urged continuity of funding pending DMP (08:40–09:28; Minutes 6.1).
• Larry Sengstock : Signalled a funding report/position likely within a month; maintains active negotiations (51:25–51:36; Minutes 8.1).
Environmental Concerns (Dam Upgrade & Temporary Use)
• Nadine Corden : Environmental Management & Conservation zone inconsistency outweighed by temporary nature, no vegetation removal, and catchment protections via conditions (17:39–20:28; Minutes 7.1).
• Council : Conditions cap hours, numbers, events; require muted finishes; rehabilitate site at end of use, aligning with catchment and biosafety obligations (17:39–20:28; 36:32–37:48; Minutes 7.1).
Short Stay Letting / STA Context
• Alan Golley : Stated TN does not push to convert residential properties to STA; focus is on high-value, values-aligned visitors and educating for low-impact behavior (09:39–12:31; Minutes 6.1).
Litigation, Appeals & Financial Pressures
• Pauline : Development appeals driving legal overspend; consultancy overspend tied to housing at Cooroy, Lake Macdonald works, ICT migrations, and parking plan (40:49–45:38; Minutes 8.1).
• Council : Interest income remains elevated pending anticipated RBA cuts; capex behind due to disaster projects, but Chair expects strong year-end delivery versus historical benchmarks (53:49–54:14; 01:04:26–01:06:31; Minutes 8.1).
Service Delivery, Disaster & Cyber
• Pauline / Larry Sengstock : Cyclone Alfred temporarily closed a holiday park and incurred emergent costs; waste tonnage likely up; industrial action not impacting March services (50:24–01:06:31; Minutes 8.1).
• Pauline : Camera car revenue below forecast due to operational issues; SPER debt recovery process clarified (48:02–49:52; Minutes 8.1).
Full Official Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 14 April 2025
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
1. DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 12.30pm.
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Corporate Services Scott Ison
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Kyrone Dodd
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2025 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
6.1. DEPUTATION - TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AGREEMENT
APPLICANT: ALAN GOLLEY, TOURISM NOOSA
SPEAKERS: ALAN GOLLEY (CHAIR TOURISM NOOSA), KATHLEEN
SWALLING (DIRECTOR TOURISM NOOSA), SHARON RAGUSE (CEO
TOURISM NOOSA)
7. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
7.1. MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE
MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD (REFERRED FROM PLANNING
AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 8 APRIL 2025- ITEM 7.1)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private consultant capacity since that time. 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.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved.
For: Crs Finzel, Lorentson, Phillips, Wegener, Wilkie & Wilson Against: Nil.
Carried.
Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 regarding development application MCU24/0151 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Outdoor sport and recreation (Rowing Club) situated at Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Macdonald described as Lot 1 RP 167252 and A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1 with the following amendment to condition 20:
20. This development approval lapses on 17 April 2032, or within 60 days following the completion of the Seqwater Lake MacDonald Dam Improvement Project, whichever occurs earlier. The approved use must cease operating by this date and all structures, hardstand areas, fencing removed within 60 days of the cessation of operations, with the site rehabilitated by:
a. Removing all weed species, including declared plants under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and sub-ordinate Regulation 2003 and the Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019.
b. Planting the disturbed areas with a species mix and density reflective of the local variation of the Regional Ecosystem and site-specific conditions.
These works must be undertaken by a qualified person* and be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager Development Assessment.
B. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
1. The proposal will enable an existing rowing club to continue to operate while necessary improvements are made to Lake Macdonald dam, an important water supply for south-east Queensland.
2. The proposed use is small scale, requires direct access to the lake, is temporary in nature and potential impacts on the area’s ecological and water catchment values have been minimised.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
8. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAR 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 outlining the March 2025 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
9. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Nil.
10. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 1.37pm.
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 14 April 2025
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
1. DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 12.30pm.
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Corporate Services Scott Ison
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Kyrone Dodd
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2025 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
6.1. DEPUTATION - TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AGREEMENT
APPLICANT: ALAN GOLLEY, TOURISM NOOSA
SPEAKERS: ALAN GOLLEY (CHAIR TOURISM NOOSA), KATHLEEN
SWALLING (DIRECTOR TOURISM NOOSA), SHARON RAGUSE (CEO
TOURISM NOOSA)
7. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
7.1. MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE
MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD (REFERRED FROM PLANNING
AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 8 APRIL 2025- ITEM 7.1)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private consultant capacity since that time. 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.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake
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Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved.
For: Crs Finzel, Lorentson, Phillips, Wegener, Wilkie & Wilson Against: Nil.
Carried.
Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 regarding development application MCU24/0151 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Outdoor sport and recreation (Rowing Club) situated at Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Macdonald described as Lot 1 RP 167252 and A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1 with the following amendment to condition 20:
20. This development approval lapses on 17 April 2032, or within 60 days following the completion of the Seqwater Lake MacDonald Dam Improvement Project, whichever occurs earlier. The approved use must cease operating by this date and all structures, hardstand areas, fencing removed within 60 days of the cessation of operations, with the site rehabilitated by:
a. Removing all weed species, including declared plants under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and sub-ordinate Regulation 2003 and the Noosa Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019.
b. Planting the disturbed areas with a species mix and density reflective of the local variation of the Regional Ecosystem and site-specific conditions.
These works must be undertaken by a qualified person* and be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager Development Assessment.
B. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
1. The proposal will enable an existing rowing club to continue to operate while necessary improvements are made to Lake Macdonald dam, an important water supply for south-east Queensland.
2. The proposed use is small scale, requires direct access to the lake, is temporary in nature and potential impacts on the area’s ecological and water catchment values have been minimised.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
8. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAR 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 outlining the March 2025 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
9. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Nil.
10. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 1.37pm.
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