Ordinary Meeting

MINUTES

Ordinary Meeting

Thursday, 20 February 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 10.00 AM

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
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson

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

APOLOGIES
Nil.

4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 23 January 2025 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.

5. PETITIONS

Nil.
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6. PRESENTATIONS

Nil.

7. DEPUTATIONS

Nil.

8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

8.1. BRIAN O'CONNOR

QUESTION 1
We are told that Noosa Shire is experiencing a housing shortage, but I wonder whether is extends beyond death? The Tewantin Cemetery is not accepting any more prospective guests in repose and the council has given up land set aside for expansion of the Cooroy Cemetery for use as affordable housing for the living instead. At Pomona, the dead are buried beside the rubbish at the adjacent waste disposal facility. Given Noosa Shire's growing and ageing population, what current and future planning is the council undertaking to ensure sufficient land is reserved for burials and for niches containing cremated ashes, or even so-called 'natural' burial sites, now creeping into favour?

Answer provided by Kerri Contini Director Community Services Thank-you for your question and interest in the cemetery services Council provides. Council operates three cemeteries at Tewantin, Cooroy and Pomona. To clarify, although I’m sure Mr O’Connor was being tongue-in-cheek, people are not buried beside rubbish at Pomona Cemetery. Our Pomona Cemetery is a beautiful garden sited cemetery surrounded by trees with a 200m vegetation buffer between the cemetery and the waste transfer site. Council officers are currently undertaking the research and analysis stage to develop a Cemeteries’ Plan to guide the future internment needs for Noosa residents. This includes understanding the impacts of changing trends which is broadly seeing a reduction in demand for traditional burials and an increase in requests for ashes internment, memorial plaques and contemporary offerings such as green burials. This Plan will guide requirements for land requirements.

QUESTION 2
Noosa and Gympie councils have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to explore efficiencies in waste management and potential cost-sharing arrangements across the two-council area. Would this be a model for cooperation on possible development of a management model for establishing a regional cemetery in the hinterland serving a wider catchment area?
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Answer provided by Kerri Contini Director Community Services Thank-you for your additional question. Council is researching a range of options for the planning of future cemetery needs. Regional models for service delivery can be very effective in relevant scenarios however we would need to investigate a range of factors such as land availability, community willingness to travel to a regional cemetery and importantly priorities of our neighbouring Council before considering whether that would be appropriate for cemetery services. We do meet with cemeteries’ staff from other Councils in Southeast Qld each month to share knowledge, trends and approaches which supports a strong public cemeteries’ sector.

8.2. PATRICIA SPICER

QUESTION 1
How much of the $3.3 million initial budget allocation has been used in the process of investigating, getting reports, subdivision, tree clearing and remediation planning for 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy? Please include when the budget allocation was made and the details of costings for each report and plan that has been done for 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy to date.
If investigations/plans/reports were done prior to this budget allocation, what was the cost of these and how was this cost met?

Answer provided by Kim Rawlings Director Strategy and Environment Thanks Pat for your questions.
None/very little of the $3.3m has been used for the investigations. This allocation is in the 24/25 budget for delivery costs/ remediation and civil works. The budget allocation for site investigations was $500,000 in the 23/24 budget. Most investigation expenditure was completed under this budget year with some carry overs in the first half of current FY. Most of the plans and reports undertaken form part of the civil works package, approvals and remediation package. The total expenditure for the investigations to date is approx. $380,000 . Important to note Council was successful in a $178,00 Federal grant that contributed to these costs.

QUESTION 2
Council has in Item C of the resolution from the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting dated 23 January 2025 approved all remediation and subdivision works to create Lots 1, 2 and 3 of the 62 Lake Macdonald site. Council in Part D has seemingly made Part C contingent on a loan or grant. Some at Council have publicly described the resolution "as a once in a generation opportunity for the Shire," (to definitely have 25 social housing units built). Part E uses the word "should". QUESTION: Does council have a rational basis to approve remedial works before even tenders, a loan or a grant has been obtained? What is council's strategy to give credibility that the rate payers of the shire will be given a genuine opportunity to influence the final development of Lots 2 and 3, if it even proceeds
- when the only obligation on council is that it "should"? How could a grant be offered to council (or a loan be taken) to remediate Lots 1, 2 and 3 if most of the land becomes public open space parkland... in Noosa shire of all places? Surely the insistence of council to seek loans or grants ties Lot 2 and 3 to housing on a significant scale and casts considerable doubt over Part E of the resolution? There are four aspects of this question; please address each aspect in your answer.
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Answer provided by Kim Rawlings Director Strategy and Environment Council considers that it has a duty of care to clean up contaminated land and make it (the land) available for future uses. Currently no community uses can be undertaken on the land including for cemetery purposes because of the contamination. The remediation work will unlock the land so that it can be used for community needs. A cost estimate of the remediation work was undertaken to gain an understanding of the cost of the work. It is normal process to seek endorsement with a cost estimate and then go to tender. The Council resolution of 23 January 2025 clearly indicates that investigations for proposed Lots 2 and 3 consider a range of land uses and include community consultation. The residents closest to the site have been consulted and their concerns have been taken on board with the revised subdivision layout and going forward will continually be kept up to date on the process to remediation and subdivision work and be consulted on the range of potential uses for the remaining lots. Local Government are able to access loans (subject to meeting certain requirements) to deliver essential infrastructure. There are a range of opportunities that are available to Local Government that may not necessarily tie the proposed future lots to any particular outcome. As per the resolution of Council from January Housing will be part of the consideration for these lots.

8.3. DEBRA WALZ

QUESTION 1
At November's Ordinary Meeting last year, I asked Council to consider changing the time-frame of dog registrations due to many community members receiving infringement notices for not renewing their annual dog registration on time. An amount of over $225,000 was collected by Council during the dog renewal/infringement period, despite Council's efforts to advise residents of their responsibility. Whilst Council confirmed lifelong dog registrations will not be considered, the Qld Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008, Section 50 Duration of registration states (1) Registration of a dog is for the period of years fixed by resolution of the relevant local government for the dog and (2) However, the period must not exceed more than 3 years. On behalf of Noosa residents who own a dog or dogs will Councillors please consider a resolution to extend the dog renewal period from 1 year to 3 years whilst maintaining the same fee structure that currently exists. That is, Pensioners - free, Entire dogs - $193.50 and Desexed dogs - $48.50. This would be seen as a positive change by Council particularly in assisting with the cost of living crisis as well as acknowledging the value that dog ownership provides to our residents.

Answer provided by Richard MacGillivray Director Development and Regulation As mentioned previously registering your dog helps the council provide essential animal management services. These services include managing aggressive and barking dogs, responding to and investigating dog attacks, providing pound services, reuniting lost dogs with their owners, and maintaining off-leash areas, litter bins, and doggie bags where needed. Council is always mindful of minimising any additional costs to ratepayers which is why the current fees and associated revenue reflect the cost of service delivery for our community. Any changes for dog registration from a 1 to 3 year period will require further consideration from both an operational and budgeting perspective and this may take some time.
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QUESTION 2
Can Council confirm how the dog renewal infringement funds will be, or have been spent and whether Council has begun to look into possible reasons for the increase in overdue registrations, as identified last year, as a priority, by Council's Environmental Health Manager?

Answer provided by Richard MacGillivray Director Development and Regulation Infringement revenue is used to fund the operational expenses for regulatory functions and services to our community. In terms of animal renewals last year, more than 10,000 dog owners paid their animal registration on time. Around 7% of owners did not pay on time despite multiple reminders being sent and media releases issued. These ratios are not considered high when compared with other Councils. Council continues to encourage payment for animal registration on time through improvement awareness and education as well as exploring opportunities for making it easier for customers to register and update their details with council.

8.4. CRAIG VELLA

QUESTION 1
The Go Noosa Interim report prepared by the Infrastructure Manager and tabled at item 8.1 of the General Committee Agenda considered on 20 January 2025:(a) recommended the cessation of both the Free Weekend Bus Services and the Go Noosa Free Bus Service for peak season (Service) in light of 50 cent bus fares implemented by the state government; and (b) identified that the Service was funded to the amount of $900,000 through Council’s Sustainable Transport Levy. That recommendation was unanimously approved by Council and now necessitates a reconsideration and update of Council’s response given to public question 2 on 20 June 2024 given that existing services have now been curtailed* so please now advise:
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?

Answer provided by Shaun Walsh Director Infrastructure Services Thank you for your question regarding the Go Noosa program and the potential use of the Sustainable Transport Levy for boat ramp and parking improvements.
Firstly, to clarify, while the Sustainable Transport Levy is budgeted to raise approximately $933,000 in the 2023/24 financial year, these funds are allocated to various sustainable transport initiatives as outlined in report. The Free Bus Service, while significant, does not account for the entire levy amount. Following Council’s recent decision to cease the Free Weekend Bus Services, options for the reallocation of these funds will be considered in due course. However, under the existing levy framework, all funded initiatives must align with the primary objectives of sustainable transport management, congestion reduction, and encouraging active and public transport use. The Sustainable Transport Levy is not intended to fund infrastructure improvements for private vehicle and boat trailer parking, including those at Hilton Esplanade or other boat ramps in Noosa Shire.
As outlined in Council’s Transport policy, the levy is specifically designed to support initiatives such as public transport services, park-and-ride facilities, intelligent transport systems, and congestion management strategies. Council
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acknowledges the importance of boat ramp facilities and associated parking for the community and note that the ‘on-land component’ of the Hilton Esplanade boat ramp and parking area has been identified for planning and design work in the 2025-26 Financial Year. Council will also continue to explore funding opportunities for these desired upgrades. We appreciate your engagement on this matter and encourage continued community participation in shaping Noosa’s transport and infrastructure priorities.

8.5. ANDREW MCCARTHY

QUESTION 1
When will Council contact the Minister for Transport to access the $2.5 million pledged for boating infrastructure on the Noosa River and further advocate for immediate due diligence to be undertaken to assess the most suitable boat ramp upgrade due to ageing infrastructure in consultation with the Noosa Community which was first canvassed in a Mayoral minute on 17 January 2023 set out below:-

Answer provided by Shaun Walsh Director Infrastructure Services Thank you for the question. Firstly, Council acknowledges the importance of boat ramp facilities and associated parking for the community and desires for upgrades.
However relevant officers from the Queensland Government have not been able to confirm that the Liberal National Party pre-election pledge of $2.5million to Noosa River boat ramp upgrades has actually been confirmed as a budget commitment for the elected government. Council will continue to await confirmation from the relevant Minister and staff to avail ourselves of any funding opportunities. However, I can confirm that Council officers have been proactively meeting with Maritime Safety Queensland Officers to discuss boat facilities upgrades, and opportunity for funding from all available sources, and will continue to actively progress the matter in a collaborative manner.

QUESTION 2
Johns Landing was purchased for $2m in 2017 by the Noosa Council, with a fiveyear plan to complete the rehabilitation and removal of contaminants on site, which should now be completed. Does Noosa Council have any plans for development or use for this site, or is it going to let return to a natural state?

Answer provided by Kim Rawlings Director Strategy and Environment In 2017 Council acquired a block of land in Cooroibah known as “Johns Landing” with approximately 70% of the site allocated for nature conservation and 30% earmarked for future consideration of recreational use. The restoration of John's Landing in Noosa represents a significant environmental initiative, with the parcel being purchased through the environment levy and designated as a Nature Refuge across 70% of entire land parcel. An Ecological Restoration Plan was developed and has been diligently followed by Council. However, the 2019 bushfires severely impacted the Nature Refuge section, hindering the previously set restoration targets. Council will likely update this restoration plan soon to better inform restoration efforts. Despite this setback, ongoing efforts continue to focus on rehabilitating the affected areas, with roughly $12,000 per annum spent in the Nature Refuge section. The remaining portion of the site has $10,000 per annum allocated for maintenance of the slashed access tracks and open paddocks, managing hazardous trees and priority weeds. A Fire Management Plan has also been developed for this reserve which Council is managing accordingly. Council acknowledges community interest in the potential use of the Johns Landing site for public and community purposes. Any future consideration of development and
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use of the site would involve a thorough assessment process, including site evaluations, due diligence and feasibility studies in accordance with Council’s Strategic Land Activation Policy.

9. MAYORAL MINUTES

Nil.

10. NOTIFIED MOTIONS

10.1. CHANGE OF ORDINARY MEETING TIME

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council agree to amend the scheduled time for Ordinary Council Meetings from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, effective immediately.
For: Crs Lorentson and Phillips
Against: Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Wegener, Wilson and Finzel
Lost.
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11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 11 FEBRUARY 2025

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Amelia Lorentson (via Microsoft Teams)

NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CR Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)

EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt

APOLOGIES
Cr Frank Wilkie

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

7.1. MCU21/0154.02 – APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR HOME BASED BUSINESS (MEAT
PROCESSING FACILITY) AT 82 PATTERSON DRIVE, TINBEERWAH
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.

8.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
DECEMBER 2024
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 11 February 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for December 2024 as per Attachment 1 to the Report with the deletion of NP20MCU 12637DA-59 Kabi Rd, Cootharaba.

9.1. ENVIRONMENT LEVY
PROPOSED LAND PURCHASE
That Council note the report by the Senior Conservation Partnerships Officer to the Planning and Environment Committee dated February 11 2025 and authorise the CEO to:
A. Commence negotiations with the owners or their agent regarding purchase of the property as detailed in the report; B. If purchased by Council, place a Nature Refuge over the property; and C. Manage the property to maintain/enhance its environmental values.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the report of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 11 FEBRUARY 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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11.2. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 11 FEBRUARY 2025

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

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

NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener

EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt

APOLOGIES
Cr Frank Wilkie

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

7.1. CONTRACT RENEWAL - PROVISION OF CONTINGENT STAFF (LABOUR
HIRE)
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Governance Manager to the Services and Organisation Committee meeting dated 11 February 2025 regarding a contract renewal for the provision of contingent staff for Council; B. Award contract CN24861 to Comensura Pty Ltd for the provision of contingent staff (Labour Hire) under a schedule of rates, for the period 1 March 2025 to 30 April 2027; C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council; D. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to extend the contract for a period of up to three (3) years from the date of 1 May 2027 at Council's discretion.

8.1. NOOSA HOLIDAY PARKS UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 February 2025 providing an update on operations of the Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity to 31 December 2024.

8.2. CEMETERY FEES - GST DETERMINATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 11 February 2025 regarding the ATO GST determination on burial rights in public cemeteries and its implications for Noosa Council's fees and charges; B. Adopt the updated Fees and Charges Schedule in Attachment 1 to reflect the GST exemptions for burial rights, including those for cremation memorials, while ensuring GST continues to apply to ancillary services and items such as plaques, headstones, and ash placements; and C. Authorise the CEO to implement and communicate the new fees and charges in Attachment 1.
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8.3. CAPITAL PROGRAM 2024/2025 DELIVERY STATUS
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Jessica 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 in relation to an upcoming tender for Cooroy Sports Complex and Multipurpose Area (which includes the Cooroy Gymnastics Club) mentioned in the Capital Program Update Report. I have been hired as a consultant by the Cooroy Gymnastics Club to assist in resourcing of their coaching staff and I am currently coaching the senior competitive program on an interim basis. I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because the information in the report is merely noting that a tender is upcoming in the future. 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 Karen Finzel
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Jessica Phillips 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 Jessica Phillips may participate and vote on this matter relating to the Capital Works Update Report including mention of the Cooroy Sports Complex and Multipurpose Area (which includes the Cooroy Gymnastics Club).

For: Crs Stockwell, Finzel, Wilson, Wilkie, Lorentson and Wegener Against: Nil.
Carried.
Cr Jessica Phillips, having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Director of Infrastructure Services to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 February 2025, providing an update on the delivery of the 2024/25 Capital Works Program as at 31 December 2024.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 11 February 2025 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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11.3. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 17 FEBRUARY 2025

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

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

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

APOLOGIES
Nil.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
7.1. MCU21/0154.02 – APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR HOME BASED BUSINESS (MEAT
PROCESSING FACILITY) AT 82 PATTERSON DRIVE, TINBEERWAH

Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Senior Planner to the Planning and Environment Meeting dated 11 February 2025 regarding Application No.
MCU21/0154.02 for a minor change to the development approval for a Homebased business (Meat Processing Facility) situated at 82 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah and:
A. Approve the application and agree to change condition 10 outlined in Attachment 1.
B. Refuse the request to delete Condition 21, instead changing the condition as outlined in Attachment 1.
C. Delete condition 6.
D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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Amendment
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Item C be amended to read as follows (and subsequently renumber the original C & D to D &E):

C. Amend condition 19 to read:

The access handle must be densely landscaped with native plants and shrubs to provide a dense screen of vegetation between the driveway and neighbouring residents. The landscape garden bed along the southern boundary adjacent Lot 61RP886676 pool area must be enhanced with supplementary planting being eight (8), “Syzygium australe” or “Syzygium luehmanii” with a minimum plant stock size of 45 litres at a density of 1 plant per metre. All supplementary planting works must be undertaken 1 month from the date of this approval.

Within 1 month of the February 20, 2025, Ordinary Meeting additional planting must be provided to the access handle in accordance with the advice of Council Senior Environment Officer, Development Assessment.

D. Delete condition 6.

E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
For: Crs Finzel, Wilson, Wilkie, Phillips, Stockwell and Lorentson Against: Cr Wegener Carried.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Senior Planner to the Planning and Environment Meeting dated 11 February 2025 regarding Application No.
MCU21/0154.02 for a minor change to the development approval for a Homebased business (Meat Processing Facility) situated at 82 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah and:

A. Approve the application and agree to change condition 10 outlined in Attachment 1.

B. Refuse the request to delete Condition 21, instead changing the condition as outlined in Attachment 1.

C. Amend condition 19 to read:
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The access handle must be densely landscaped with native plants and shrubs to provide a dense screen of vegetation between the driveway and neighbouring residents. The landscape garden bed along the southern boundary adjacent Lot 61RP886676 pool area must be enhanced with supplementary planting being eight (8), “Syzygium australe” or “Syzygium luehmanii” with a minimum plant stock size of 45 litres at a density of 1 plant per metre. All supplementary planting works must be undertaken 1 month from the date of this approval.

Within 1 month of the February 20, 2025, Ordinary Meeting additional planting must be provided to the access handle in accordance with the advice of Council Senior Environment Officer, Development Assessment.

D. Delete condition 6.

E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
For: Crs Wilkie, Wegener, Finzel, Wilson, Phillips, Stockwell, Against: Cr Lorentson Carried.

8.1 NEW TENANT - TENANCY A2, PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director, Digital Hub & Innovation to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 February 2025 regarding the commercial lease of office space at the Peregian Digital Hub; B. Agree to enter a commercial lease for Tenancy A2 at the Digital Hub, Peregian Beach, to NextPlay for a 1 year term, as generally outlined in the report; and C. Authorise the CEO to award one option of 2 years, subject to the lessee complying with the terms of the lease.

8.2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JANUARY 2025
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 February 2025 outlining the January 2025 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.

8.3. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q2 QUARTERLY REPORTING
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 17 February 2025 regarding the 2024-25 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for Q2 2024-25 Operational Plan to 31 December 2024 provided as Attachment 1; B. Note the comments on the progress of all initiatives provided as Attachment 2; and C. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 3.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 17 February 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

Nil.

14. NEXT MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on Thursday 20 March 2025 at 10.00am.

15. MEETING CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 11:09 AM