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Ordinary Meeting

Thursday, 23 January 2025 @ 10:00AM - #792
Meeting Duration: 6 hours and 11 minutes

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Fluoride Retained, Cooroy Subdivision Approved, Go Noosa Free Buses Ceased, CCTV Strategy Accelerated, Landfill Capping Tender Approved, Budget Review Adopted, Coastal Monitoring Defended.

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0:001:012:033:054:075:096:11 Frank Wilkie (Chair)Frank Wilkie (Chair)Penny MaguirePenny MaguireKim RawlingsKim RawlingsTrent GraufTrent GraufAmelia LorentsonAmelia LorentsonBrian StockwellBrian Stockwell

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Key Decisions & Discussions
• Frank Wilkie: Council affirmed no plans to remove fluoride from Noosa’s water due to SEQ Water Grid logistics, cost, water security, and strong public health advice; motion carried unanimously (9.1; 28:03–33:45).
• Frank Wilkie: Confidential item on 62 Lake Macdonald Dr, Cooroy (affordable housing project) re-opened to public and approved revised subdivision plan (Rev C), enabling remediation/subdivision works, loan facility, ongoing grants pursuit, future-use consultation, and declassification of Attachment 1; carried 4–3 (13.1; 06:09:46–end).
• Amelia Lorentson: General Committee recommendations adopted en bloc, including transport, procurement, grants, finance, legal, and waste items (11.1; 33:45–35:56).
• Shaun Walsh (not speaking, per minutes): Go Noosa Program: cease free weekend and peak-season buses in light of 50c fares; joint Translink comms; review Council Cabs/Flexilink; Hastings/Noosa Dr traffic changes and reinstatement of general parking bays, clearer loading bays (Item 8.1 GC; 11.1).
• Waste Manager (per minutes): Approved Tender Consideration Plan for integrated landfill capping (Eumundi–Noosa Rd landfill), CEO delegated to adopt plan, evaluation outcomes to return to Council (Item 9.1 GC; 11.1).
• Corporate Services: Expanded Register of Prequalified Suppliers for Parks & Landscaping; CEO authorised for two 12‑month extensions to 2027 (Item 8.2 GC; 11.1).
• Community Services: Revised Community Grants Policy approved (Item 8.3 GC; 11.1).
• Corporate Finance: Noted Dec 2024 financial performance and key sustainability indicators (Item 8.5 GC; 11.1).
• Corporate Finance: Budget Review 2 approved; adopted new Noosa Holiday Parks fees (27 Jan–13 Jul 2026) and new superseded planning scheme application fee (Item 8.6 GC; 11.1).
• Development Assessment: Noted applications decided under delegation (Nov 2024) (Item 8.7 GC; 11.1).
• Legal Counsel: Noted update on new Legal Counsel role and activities (Item 8.8 GC; 11.1).
• Trent Grauf: CCTV strategy underway; immediate Hastings St focus review (connectivity, FOV, gaps, works schedule) with CPTED approach; temporary CCTV deployed over holidays; report due in ~3 months (8.2 Q&A; 22:22–27:59).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Amelia Lorentson: Objected to allowing Brian Stockwell to add commentary to a public question not naming him; Chair allowed, citing supporting documentation (8.1 Q&A; 17:05–17:28).
• Frank Wilkie: Closed meeting under LGR s254J(3)(g) for potential commercial negotiations on Cooroy item; later re-opened to decide in public (13; 35:56–36:45; Re-open vote per minutes).
• Public Q&A: CoastSnap cost/value transparency addressed with specific figures, data ownership/licensing, and intent to publish first‑year report (8.1 Q&A; 11:32–16:59).
• Penny Maguire: Detailed recent assaults in Noosa Junction; pressed for expanded CCTV and coordinated safety response; Council outlined interim and strategic actions (8.2 Q&A; 22:22–27:59).
• Votes recorded: Re-opening the meeting: For Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener, Lorentson, Finzel; Against Wilson, Phillips (13; minutes).
Legal / Risk
• Frank Wilkie: Fluoride decision grounded in Water Fluoridation framework and Regulation 2020; notes Council’s power is constrained by SEQ grid interdependencies and cost recovery obligations to Seqwater/Unitywater (9.1; 28:03–33:45).
• Kim Rawlings: Coastal hazard modelling based on Qld Coastal Hazard Technical Guide (2013) and State Planning Policy (Natural Hazards); engages DESI; evidentiary references (IPCC, CSIRO/BOM, GA) cited (8.1 Q&A; 20:26–21:59; minutes 8.1 Q2).
• Waste Manager (per minutes): Tender Consideration Plan approved under LGR 2012 s230 for landfill capping; mitigates procurement risk via bespoke process (Item 9.1 GC; 11.1).
• Trent Grauf: CCTV strategy to address Privacy legislation compliance, asset/data ownership, funding responsibilities; CPTED alignment with QPS guidelines reduces liability exposure (8.2 Q&A; 24:07–27:59).
• Confidentiality management: Cooroy Attachment 1 declassified upon decision, balancing commercial sensitivity with transparency (13.1; 06:09:46).
Conflicts of Interest
• Brian Stockwell: At General Committee (20 Jan), councillors questioned any conflict re 62 Lake Macdonald Dr and Coast2Bay; he stated no declarable/prescribed conflict; Council deferred for more info (Item 9.2 GC; 11.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Participated and voted For the Cooroy subdivision at the Ordinary Meeting (13.1; 06:09:46).
Environmental & Coastal Management
• Kim Rawlings: Justified CoastSnap’s local, higher‑resolution dataset complementing DEA Coastlines; costs: $2,420 setup; $5k–$6.2k optional annual analysis; $80k monitoring budget leveraged ~$495k grants; data held by UNSW, to be published (8.1 Q&A; minutes 8.1 Q1).
• Brian Stockwell: Framed CoastSnap as citizen science critical for validation and stewardship; supports climate impact decision‑making (8.1 Q&A; 17:28–19:11).
• Kim Rawlings: Defended erosion risk modelling to Q2100 against claims of “no evidence,” citing statutory duty of care and mandated consideration of sea-level rise in planning (8.1 Q&A; 20:26–21:59; minutes 8.1 Q2).
Community Safety, Policing & CCTV
• Penny Maguire: Presented multiple local incidents (assaults, unsafe e‑bike/e‑scooter behavior), urging coordinated Council–QPS action and education (7.1; 01:16–10:09; 22:22–23:44).
• Trent Grauf: Hastings St review (connectivity, FOV, gaps), temporary units deployed; broader shire‑wide CCTV strategy paused then to resume; CPTED to complement surveillance (8.2 Q&A; 24:07–27:59).
• Jessica Phillips: Prior notified motion triggered CCTV focus; Council to report back within ~3 months before works (8.2 Q&A; minutes 8.2).
• Transport linkage: Go Noosa bus changes coordinated comms with Translink; traffic and loading bay controls at Hastings/Noosa Dr support precinct safety/flow (Item 8.1 GC; 11.1).
Housing – 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy
• Frank Wilkie: Approved revised subdivision plan (Rev C), with remediation/subdivision works subject to loan facility; parallel grant pursuit (13.1; 06:09:46).
• Council: Future uses of two remaining sites to consider open space, cultural heritage, housing, community uses, landscape/amenity with community consultation; Attachment 1 confidentiality removed (13.1; 06:09:46).
Official Meeting MinutesRead minutes ↗
MINUTES

Ordinary Meeting

Thursday, 23 January 2025

10:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin

Cr 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. DECLARATION OF OPENING

The meeting was declared open at 10.02am.

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

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

EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Acting Director Development & Regulation Allan Hazel
Acting Director Community Services Paul Brinkman

APOLOGIES
Nil.

Cr Finzel was not present at the start of the meeting.

4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 19 December 2024 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.

Cr Finzel joined the meeting.
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5. PETITIONS

Nil.

6. PRESENTATIONS

Nil.

7. DEPUTATIONS

7.1. DEPUTATION - E-BIKE AND E-SCOOTER SAFETY CONCERNS
APPLICANT: PENNY MAGUIRE
SPEAKERS: PENNY MAGUIRE

8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

8.1. NICK HLUSZKO

QUESTION 1
How does Council justify to ratepayers the need and cost of the Coastsnap monitoring station on Noosa Hill when all of the data collected exists free of charge and is available to all on government websites free of charge? How much did Council pay for the station and how much does it pay annually for the program including associated costs including all partners (inc. drone mapping Al, Dr. Leon.
et al each year and on what basis? Where can the collected Coastsnap data be seen by the community or is this data confidential?

Answer provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment

We thank Mr. Hluszko for the thoughtful question about the CoastSnap monitoring station at Noosa Hill.
As identified in Noosa’s endorsed Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan which is a public document available on Council’s website, there is a strong need for localised and long-term data collection of Noosa’s dynamic coastline. This data collection needs to integrate multiple datasets to inform robust decision-making, as well as ensure transparency and accountability on the results and analysis from monitoring efforts.

With regard to your first question, coastlines are highly dynamic systems influenced by numerous factors, including storm events, long-term erosion, sediment transport, human development and climate change impacts such as sea level rise. While Council continues to use useful tools like Digital Earth Australia (DEA) Coastlines available for free from Geoscience Australia for valuable data and insights into annual shoreline change, the tool is not sufficient on its own for managing Noosa’s complex coastal systems as it is a continental dataset that focuses on annual shoreline positions and rates of change at a broad national scale. Effective management of a locally-specific, complex coastal system like that in Noosa requires higher spatial and temporal resolution data and a diverse set of indicators to capture change and inform decision-making. For example, localised
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data collection can capture event-scale changes (e.g. pre and post storms) which are critical for coastal management and timely responses. The annual shoreline estimates from satellites can also be impacted by environmental factors, including clouds, breaking waves, sea spray. Whilst these free datasets are useful, tools like CoastSnap (community photos), ground surveys, LiDAR elevation mapping, bathymetry, and drones (high-resolution imagery) provide complementary information about beach width, dune stability, vegetation cover, sand movement, seabed topography, and water depth, which the DEA datasets cannot measure alone. Integrating a diversity of monitoring technologies and indicators creates a comprehensive understanding of the coastline.
Using a variety of broad scale and localised datasets and monitoring approaches allows Council to create a robust and diverse dataset, ensuring decisions about beach renourishment, dune restoration, or erosion mitigation are informed by local, precise, and reliable data. Ensuring localised data collection was one of the strongest pieces of feedback received from community during the CHAP consultation process, and thus, the reason why it is a high priority action as we continue to implement the CHAP.

With regard to your second question, the costs of the CoastSnap monitoring station and associated programs are relatively modest, particularly when compared to the value they bring in engaging the public in understanding coastal management, crowd-sourcing data, protecting Noosa’s coastline (where a majority of the population lives) and avoiding costly future damage. The Sunshine Beach CoastSnap station cost $2,420 incl GST to establish through UNSW’s worldrenowned Water Research Laboratory. Annual shoreline mapping and beach width trend analysis using the data collected is voluntary, and not a requirement of establishing a CoastSnap station. This costs between $5,000 - $6,200 per year (depending on inclusions), should Council choose to continue to obtain analyses every year.
These investments are important for building a local evidence base to manage Noosa’s coastline sustainably and proactively. Thus far, the total annual coastal hazard monitoring budget of $80,000 has been leveraged to bring in roughly $495,000 in grant funds from State and Federal sources to advance further coastal monitoring and modelling, demonstrating strong value for money and saving ratepayer costs. While Council partners with University of Sunshine Coast’s Dr.
Javier Leon on other aspects of its coastal monitoring program, Dr. Leon kindly dedicated his time free of charge to help establish the CoastSnap station and educate students on the citizen science program.

With regard to your final question, all images remain the property of the individuals taking the photos. By uploading images to the website or app, the individuals agree that UNSW and Council have an ongoing and distributable royalty free licence to make use of the images for coastal monitoring and research.
As such, the Coastsnap data is held by UNSW and shared with Council. The results of the monitoring are not confidential and are intended to be actively used to inform and engage the community. The shoreline mapping and beach width trend report for the first year of monitoring was commissioned by UNSW and is being reviewed. Council intends to share the report on its website and celebrate the key citizen science contributors through a media release in the near future.

Further comment from Cr Brian Stockwell
I concur with the informative response prepared by staff .

Further, I can advise that CoastSnap is a global citizen science program designed to monitor coastal changes, developed in Australia by the University of New South
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Wales' Water Research Laboratory. By involving the public in monitoring the coast, CoastSnap provides an effective way to raise awareness of coastal issues and engage the community in scientific research. The program is simple and accessible, with no fee and no registration required for volunteers to participate in the Coastal Monitoring Program.

The key to this project is the involvement of our community. Citizen science takes a big task like monitoring long-term change in our coastline and breaks it down so that anyone, any non-professional can take part. In turn, we effectively crowdsource the data collection task, while providing the benefit of engaging, upskilling and creating a sense of stewardship amongst the community.

As highlighted in the peer-reviewed study by the scientists behind DEA Coastlines (Bishop-Taylor et al. 2021), independent datasets from diverse monitoring sources were critical to validate the accuracy and precision of DEA Coastlines. Noosa’s monitoring program continues to support these independent datasets to provide higher-resolution, localised, and validated data for decision-making, which can then in turn help to improve national data tools like DEA Coastlines.
The CoastSnap monitoring station at Sunshine Beach provides valuable data for Noosa Council's response to climate change impacts on the local coastline. With the help of citizens, coastal experts are able to monitor changes in the coastline over time, helping to inform decisions on coastal management and contribute to the protection of Noosa Shire's beautiful beaches

QUESTION 2
Council continues to model major Coastal erosion risk to Q2100 along the Eastern Beaches and the Noosa North Shore (loss of land away from an area of the shore in an extreme risk sense). Given the cost of living crisis and increasing inability for many ratepayers to get affordable insurance, how does Council justify and explain to the ratepayer the costs of such modelling when the most current IPCC report and all historical evidence over the past 36 years in all areas (except that between the river mouth north to first cutting because of river mouth changes and dredging and more than likely Burgess Creek where coastal erosion is not the direct cause) does not provide any empirical evidence of historical nor current erosion and in fact, totally contradicts Council's models? Why isn't Council being held accountable for its flawed projections which seriously and negatively impact all property owners?

Answer provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment

Thank you again for the thoughtful question.

In summary, evidence from the IPCC, CSIRO, BOM, and Geoscience Australia indicate that even though observations of sea level rise’s signature on coastal erosion are limited on our coasts to date, this does not mean that this trend will continue into the future as pressures grow. In fact, all scientific bodies acknowledge that the projected impacts of sea level rise includes accelerated risks of coastal inundation, storm surge, erosion and saltwater intrusion into groundwater systems. Additionally, sea level rise from climate change is required to be considered in planning and development assessment by the State Planning Policy’s State Interest for Natural Hazards. Council has a recognised responsibility and duty of care to provide up to date and accurate hazard information to inform community of the potential risks (based on the best available data and methods at the time) to help improve resilience and adaptive capacity. Council’s modelling of
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coastal erosion in the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan is based on the methodology outlined by the Queensland Government’s Coastal Hazard Technical Guide (2013). Council continues to work closely with QLD’s Dept of Environment, Science, Tourism and Innovation to ensure that its coastal erosion calculation relies on best-practice and the latest science, as well as up to date, locally-specific data collected through its long-term coastal monitoring program which improves the accuracy of the hazard modelling.
In addition to the above, a number of references are provided for further interest.

Chapter 11 of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report of Working Group 2, Table Box
11.6.1 which outlines both the observed, and projected impacts from higher mean sea level, stating that these outlined impacts are being further “compounded by climate-related changes in waves, storm surge, rising water tables, river flows and alterations in sediment delivery to the coast (medium confidence). The net effect is projected to increase erosion on sedimentary coastlines and flood in lowlying coastal areas.”

Chapter 11, Table Box 11.6.2 of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report of Working Group 2 which shows both an acceleration of the rate of sea level rise in recent decades, and projected impacts on coastal infrastructure, residential buildings and public council assets

The ‘Coasts’ chapter of the 2021 Australia State of the Environment Report issued by the Federal Government recognising that “current levels of erosion, recession and inundation of Australian coasts are dynamic but stable. However, sea level rise is expected to significantly increase these threats for all regions of Australia.”

CSIRO/BOM’s 2024 State of the Climate report outlining projected changes including: “more frequent extreme sea levels linked to coastal inundation and coastal erosion”

Insurance Council of Australia’s 2021 Actions of the Sea report recognising that “Actions of the Sea” such as coastal erosion are not typically covered in insurance policies “due to the inevitable nature of the risk to exposed properties”

Queensland State of the Environment Report 2020 which outlines the implications of sea level rise on planning and State Interests.

8.2. PENNY MAGUIRE

QUESTION 1
This is a follow up from the Notified Motion presented by Councillor Phillips regarding the assessment of the current and possible expanded coverage of CCTV cameras in Hastings St and Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct. Does the Council have a plan to address the security situation in these areas where some recent events have resulted in serious injury? If there are plans to asses/remedy the issue please outline what that would look like.

Answer provided by Trent Grauf, Director Corporate Services
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Question 1
This is a follow up from the Notified Motion presented by Councillor Phillips regarding the assessment of the current and possible expanded coverage of CCTV cameras in Hastings St and Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct. Does the Council have a plan to address the security situation in these areas where some recent events have resulted in serious injury? If there are plans to asses/remedy the issue please outline what that would look like.

Officer Response
Council Budget Commitment
With the adoption of the 2024/25 budget, Council adopted to develop a CCTV Strategy. This document was intended as a holistic assessment and plan to address CCTV security technology across the Shire. This intended to include not only the following:

 Condition assessment and technology service continuity of the existing infrastructure,  Gap analysis  Technology options analysis But the strategy also aims to address:

 Engagement with QPS and business associations as key partners on their needs  The role of CCTV as part of a broader multifaceted model of security and safety measures.
(As such the CCTV strategy also has strong linkages to Council’s community strategy, QPS’s service delivery model and the Hastings Street Community Precinct Safety Charge for security patrols)

 The role of public vs private property CCTV
 Address any uncertainties over technology, asset and data responsibilities and ownership  Ensuring current and new technology meets Privacy legislation requirements  Provide a clear and consistent funding model for not only the installation but ongoing operation, maintenance and replacement (in terms of who pays for this technology between Council, QPS, business precincts and the broader ratepayers)  This final CCTV Plan document also provides the necessary scope and support for pursuing grant funding applications. This is important given that the cost of effectively servicing key precincts such as Hastings St, Noosa Junction or hinterland townships will be a major undertaking that may be in a cost range that could exceed million dollars across multiple catchments.
Note that it was not the intent of the CCTV Strategy to undertake any physical work to upgrade or install more CCTV units or technology modifications.

Actions Taken to Date
Following the motion endorsed by Council, staff have put the progress of the broader shire-wide strategy on temporary hold and redirected focus on proceeding with a focus review of the existing Hastings Street Precinct CCTV infrastructure to assess:

 Connectivity and network stability assessment
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 Field of View (or line of sight) for existing CCTV Units  Infrastructure gap analysis identifying works required; and  A schedule of works plan Following Councillor Phillips’ recommendation, Council has also started exploring a wholistic approach known as CPTED or Crime Prevention through Environmental consistent with guidelines distributed by the Queensland Police. CPTED as a complement to active security surveillance can provide proactive precinct improvements including space stewardship and activation that make a site safe from a proactive perspective and prevent the opportunity for crime in the future. Council looks forward to advancing this topic with precinct stakeholders.
It is anticipated this review will be completed over the next 3 months for report back to Council before undertaking any recommended works. Once the Hastings Street priority focus notice of motion is addressed, Council officers will revert back to progressing the shire-wide strategy. Recognising these reviews take time and the critical implications on community safety, as a result Council recently implemented temporary measures during the current holiday season by putting in a number of additional temporary CCTV units in the Hastings Street precinct to improve baseline coverage.

Recognition of the Current Concerns Regarding Community Safety Council continue to acknowledge the ongoing concerns raised by the community about public safety and security in not only in the Hastings Street precinct, which is impacted particularly by technology issues from aging infrastructure and limited visibility during peak periods, but also the concerns of public safety and security across the entire shire in other areas such as Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and the hinterland townships where in most cases no technology-based safety and security measures such as CCTV are presently in place.
Council will continue to work collaboratively with QPS as well as business associations and residents to progress the matter.

QUESTION 2
Nil.

9. MAYORAL MINUTES

9.1. SHIRE WATER TREATMENT AND SUPPLY

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
1 SHIRE WATER TREATMENT AND SUPPLY
That Council note there are no plans to remove fluoride from the Noosa Shire water supply due to:
 the logistical complexity of isolating Noosa water from the SEQ Water Grid;  the cost to Noosa Ratepayers;  the potential weakening of Noosa’s water security in times of drought; and  the weight of advice from credible health authorities.

Carried unanimously.
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10. NOTIFIED MOTIONS

Nil.

11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 20 JANUARY 2025

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
11.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 20 JANUARY 2025

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 (via Microsoft Teams)

EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Development & Regulation Allan Hazell Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt Acting Director Community Services Paul Brinkman

APOLOGIES
Nil.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

8.1 GO NOOSA INTERIM REPORT
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2024 regarding the Go Noosa Program and A. Advise Translink that Council wishes to cease the Free Weekend Bus Services and the Go Noosa Free Bus service for peak seasons in light of 50cent fares and authorise the CEO to negotiate an amended Go Noosa agreement with Translink concerning remaining Go Noosa services; B. Undertake a community information program jointly with Translink to advise patrons of changes to the bus service; C. Note that a review has commenced of the Council Cabs and Flexilink services to assess their effectiveness and return on investment in preparation for 2025-26 financial year budget; and
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D. Note the proposed traffic management changes at the corner of Noosa Drive and Hastings Street as outlined in this report.
E. Note that Council has committed to reinstate general parking bays on Noosa Drive to offset the loss of carparks from the proposed changes and ensure loading bays are clearly marked and used exclusively for loading.

8.2. CONTRACT NO. RP00073 REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS
FOR PROVISION OF PARKS AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES
That Council note the report by the Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 and

A. Approve the award of Contract No. RP00073 for the Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for the Provision of Parks and Landscaping Services {Refresh} for a period of twelve (12) months to 30 November 2025, and that the following suppliers will be in addition to the existing list of suppliers on this ROPS:

 Ace Landscapes Qld Pty Ltd
 Advanced Pump and Filtration Solutions
 Austspray Environmental Weed Control Pty Ltd
 Barung Landcare Assn Inc
 Coast Care Landscaping Co Pty Ltd
 Element Queensland Pty Ltd
 Global Turf Projects (Qld) Pty Ltd
 Living Turf
 New Start Australia Pty Ltd
 Palmwoods Revegetation
 The Pump House Group Pty Ltd
 Regal Innovations Pty Ltd
 Skyline Landscape Services (Qld) Pty Ltd
 South East Agricultural and Landscape Services Pty Ltd
 Suregreen Pty Limited
 Turf & Landscape Specialists Pty Ltd
B. 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 two (2) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 30 November 2027.

8.3. COMMUNITY GRANTS POLICY - REVISED
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General Committee on the 20 January 2025 and approve the revised Community Grants Policy provided at Attachment 1 to the report.

8.4. PROCUREMENT ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM - CONTRACT
AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee dated 20 January 2025 regarding contracts awarded under CEO delegation, via the Procurement Assessment Working Team for the period 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024.

8.5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – DEC 2024
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
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Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 outlining the December 2024 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.

8.6. BUDGET REVIEW 2 (BR2) FOR THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 regarding Budget Review 2 for the 2024/25 Financial Year and A. Approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2024/25 financial year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements provided in Attachment 1 - 4 to the report; and B. Adopt the proposed general cost recovery fees and commercial charges schedule for Noosa Holiday Parks for the period 27 January 2026 to 13 July 2026, and the introduction of an application for consideration under the superseded planning scheme fee as detailed in the tables contained within the report.

8.7. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
NOVEMBER 2024
That Council note the report by the Acting Development Assessment Manager to the General Committee Meeting 20 January 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for November 2024 as per Attachment 1.

8.8. LEGAL COUNSEL UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Legal Counsel to the General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 regarding an update on the new role of Legal Counsel and associated legal activities.
9.1. INTEGRATED LANDFILL
CAPPING SOLUTION - TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN
That Council note the report by the Waste Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 and A. Approve the preparation of a Tender Consideration Plan, substantially in accordance with the draft plan in Attachment 1, for the design, supply and installation of the proposed integrated landfill capping solution for the northern and eastern faces of the landfill at Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill site, pursuant to section 230 of the Local Government Regulation 2012; B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to prepare, finalise and adopt the Tender Consideration Plan; and C. Request a report to a future Council Meeting detailing the evaluation outcomes of the proposed Request for Tender process for Council’s further consideration.

9.2. 62 LAKE MACDONALD
DRIVE, COOROY - REVISED SUBDIVISION LAYOUT
As required under the Local Government Act, Cr Stockwell was questioned by other Councillors as to his involvement in this particular parcel of land at Cooroy, and his association with Coast2Bay. Cr Stockwell advised he did not have either a declarable or a prescribed conflict in this matter. Councillors questioned Cr Stockwell and staff about his involvement and the matter was put the vote as to whether Cr Stockwell did have either a declarable or a prescribed conflict of interest.
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee dated 20 January 2025 regarding Cooroy Affordable Housing Project at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy; and B. Defer the decision on this matter to the Ordinary Meeting dated 23 January 2025 to allow Councillors and staff time to seek further information.
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Committee Recommendation
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 20 January 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.

12. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS

Nil.

13. CLOSED SESSION

CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener

That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing contracts proposed to be made by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations in relation to those contracts for Item 13.1 - 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy - Revised Subdivision Layout.
Carried unanimously.

RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
For: Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener, Lorentson and Finzel Against: Crs Wilson and PhillipsCarried.

13.1. 62 LAKE MACDONALD
DRIVE, COOROY - REVISED SUBDIVISION LAYOUT

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 JANUARY 2025

That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee dated 20 January 2025 regarding Cooroy Affordable Housing Project at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy; B. Approve the revised Proposed Subdivision of Lot 105 on SP118458, Rev. C, prepared by Murray & Associates and dated 9/12/24 contained in Attachment 1 to the report; C. In accordance with Council Resolution on 16 May 2024, approve all remediation and subdivision works required to occur for the delivery of the revised subdivision layout contained in Attachment 1 to the report; D. Support advancing the subdivision and remediation works subject to securing a loan facility, whilst continuing to actively pursue grant funding opportunities; E. In endorsing this option any process to consider future uses of the remaining 2 sites should consider investigating options for the sites, including open space, cultural heritage, housing, community uses, landscape and amenity and other land use planning matters and ensure this process involves community consultation; and F. Remove the confidentiality of the Attachment 1 to the report.

For: Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener, Finzel
Against: Crs Lorentson, Phillips and Wilson
Carried.

14. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20 February 2025.

15. MEETING CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 4.14pm

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