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Ordinary Meeting - 21 November 2019

Thursday 21 November 2019 · Ordinary Meeting · 17 decisions minuted

This meeting predates council's current meetings system, which begins in April 2023, so there is no agenda here with each item cued to the video. What follows is what the record holds: council's papers, the recording, and the decisions its minutes record.

From the floor

People who addressed council at this meeting, from its minutes. The full register is at deputations.

  1. Public question

    Brian O'Connor

    1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Noosa Council has announced that it will cease operation of the Mobile Library in 2020, now just two months away, and has sought public feedback on the nature of alternative arrangements for having library items loaned out to hinterland residents. What was the feedback received, what is the…

Papers

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Recording

Decisions

Every decision the minutes record, in the order minuted. Where a division was called the names are on the contested votes register; otherwise the minutes say only whether it carried.

  1. Confirmation of Minutes
  2. The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 October 2019 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously

    The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 October 2019 be received and confirmed.

    Moved by Jess Glasgow, seconded by Frank Pardon.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  3. The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 28 October 2019 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously

    The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 28 October 2019 be received and confirmed.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Frank Wilkie.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  4. Trial Public Consultation on the 2020-21 Budget
  5. That Council: A. Agree to undertake a trial public consultation process during the development of the 2020-21 budget as set out in this Mayoral Minute; B. N… Budget & finance Carried unanimously

    That Council: A. Agree to undertake a trial public consultation process during the development of the 2020-21 budget as set out in this Mayoral Minute; B. Note that any actual budget decisions can only be made as a resolution of Council as part of the budget adoption process under the Local Government Act but that community input into this process will be valuable for Councillors and the organisation; C. Agree that the cost of this public consultation process will be referred to Budget Review 3; and D. Note this proposal is for the 2020-21 budget process only, and may be refined or reconsidered by any future Council for any future Noosa Council budgets.

    Moved by Tony Wellington.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  6. Consideration of Committee Recommendations
  7. The Audit & Risk Committee recommendations dated 25 October 2019 be adopted. Carried unanimously

    The Audit & Risk Committee recommendations dated 25 October 2019 be adopted.

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Jess Glasgow.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  8. Community and Environment Grants Program Funding - Environment Project Grants (Round Two)
  9. That, in relation to the report by the Environment Services Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 regarding the 2019-20… Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That, in relation to the report by the Environment Services Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 regarding the 2019-20 Round Two Community and Environment Project Grants, Council: A. Note that following the declarations of interests, that Council does not have a quorum to decide this matter; and B. Delegate the decision in relation to the 2019-20 Round Two Community and Environment Project Grants to the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with section 175E (6) of the Local Government Act 2009.

    Moved by Tony Wellington, seconded by Jess Glasgow.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  10. The Planning & Environment Committee recommendations dated 12 November 2019 be adopted except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution. Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    The Planning & Environment Committee recommendations dated 12 November 2019 be adopted except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.

    Moved by Jess Glasgow, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  11. 2019-20 Community and Environment Grants Program Funding - Community Project Grants (Round Two) - Equipment
  12. That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the 2019-2… Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the 2019-20 Round Two Community Project Grants – Equipment provided in Attachment 1 to this report.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Frank Pardon.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  13. 2019-20 Community and Environment Grants Program Funding - Community Project Grants (Round Two) - Events
  14. That Cr Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Welling… Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Cr Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Wellington.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Frank Pardon.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  15. That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Wellington and resolve that this represents a perceived conflict of interest in this … Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Wellington and resolve that this represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Wellington may remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Frank Pardon.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  16. That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the 2019-2… Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the 2019-20 Round Two Community Project Grants – Events provided in Attachment 1 to this report.

    Moved by Frank Pardon, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  17. 2019-20 Community and Environment Grants Program Funding - Community Project Grants (Round Two) - Infrastructure
  18. That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the 2019-2… Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the 2019-20 Round Two Community Project Grants – Infrastructure provided in Attachment 1 to this report.

    Moved by Frank Pardon, seconded by Frank Wilkie.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  19. Regional Arts Development Fund - Grant Recommendations - 2019-20
  20. That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the Region… Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and approve the Regional Arts Development Fund recommendations for 2019-20 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.

    Moved by Jess Glasgow, seconded by Frank Pardon.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  21. Noosa North Shore Campground - Fees and Charges and Interim Management Agreement
  22. That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Stockwell and resolve that this represents a perceived conflict of interest in this m… Budget & finance Carried unanimously

    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Stockwell and resolve that this represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Stockwell may remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.

    Moved by Frank Pardon, seconded by Jess Glasgow.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  23. That Council note the report by the Property Advisor Commercial Property to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and: A. Ame… Budget & finance Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Property Advisor Commercial Property to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and: A. Amend Noosa North Shore Campground fees and charges in Council’s 2019-20 Schedule of Fees and Charges; and B. Set fees and charges for Noosa North Shore Campground for the period 1 January 2020 - 11 July 2021 inclusive as detailed in the tables contained within the report; and C. Authorise the CEO to enter into an interim management agreement for the Noosa North Shore Campground with Beachfront Caravan Park Pty Ltd for 3 months commencing 1 April 2020.

    Moved by Frank Pardon, seconded by Frank Wilkie.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  24. The Services & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 12 November 2019 be adopted except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution. Budget & finance Carried unanimously

    The Services & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 12 November 2019 be adopted except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.

    Moved by Jess Glasgow, seconded by Frank Pardon.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  25. 1819T085 - Construction of Hilton Terrace and Ernest Street, Tewantin: Intersection and Corridor Upgrade
  26. That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and award Portion 1 & 2 of tender 18… Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 and award Portion 1 & 2 of tender 1819T085 – Construction of Hilton Terrace and Ernest Street, Tewantin: Intersection and Corridor Upgrade to PentaCon Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of $2,809,954 (ex GST).

    Moved by Frank Pardon, seconded by Frank Wilkie.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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  27. The General Committee recommendations dated 18 November 2019 be adopted except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution. Carried unanimously

    The General Committee recommendations dated 18 November 2019 be adopted except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.

    Moved by Frank Pardon, seconded by Jess Glasgow.

    Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.

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