Ordinary Meeting - 21 January 2021
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.
Papers
Council keeps papers from before April 2023 on a separate archive page for each year, listed by meeting date. The files stay on council's site — why.
- Agenda: council's 2021 archive, under 21 January
- Minutes: council's 2021 archive, under 21 January
Recording
- Recording on council's YouTube channel © Noosa Shire Council
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.
- Confirmation of Minutes
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The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 December 2020 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 December 2020 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa River Plan Consultation & Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Group
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That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 20… motion Superseded
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and: A. Note the consultation reports for the two periods of public consultation on the Noosa River Plan, from 20 July to 26 August 2018 and 02 December to 10 January 2020; B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and further note the Draft Terms of Reference will be reviewed by the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee at its first meeting; C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee in consultation with Maritime Safety Queensland following any feedback from the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. D. Request the CEO to report back to Council in March 2021 on the proposed membership of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and further, request Maritime Safety Queensland to work with Council to ensure that the first meeting of the committee occurs within one month of the finalisation of the committee membership. E. Appoint Councillor Stewart to be an observer at meetings of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. F. Acknowledge and welcome the permanent presence of Maritime Safety Queensland in Noosa and resolve that, while MSQ maintains an active presence, Noosa Shire Council no longer seeks to take over management of anchoring, mooring and living on board on the Noosa River. Amendment No.1
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Tom Wegener.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That item B be amended as follows: B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakehold… amendment Carried unanimously
That item B be amended as follows: B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and 1. Request Maritime Safety Queensland to agree to amend the draft terms of reference to increase the number of committee members up to 12; and 2 Further note that the Draft Terms of Reference will be reviewed by the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee at its first meeting;
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Items B to E be deleted and replaced with new Items B to N as follows: B. Agree to the establishment of a joint Noosa River Advisory Group with Maritime … amendment Lost · 2–5
That Items B to E be deleted and replaced with new Items B to N as follows: B. Agree to the establishment of a joint Noosa River Advisory Group with Maritime Safety Queensland and 1. Acknowledge the initial focus of this group will be on issues of joint interest to both it and MSQ including: Boating – Speed Limits and Safety Anchoring and Mooring Living on the River Commerce and Infrastructure on the River Marine Pollution and Prevention; and 2 Adopt this arrangement as a template for negotiations to achieve similar bilateral arrangements with other relevant government agencies that have river and catchment management responsibilities. C. Adopt the following purpose, aims and objectives to guide the operation of the Advisory Group. Purpose The purpose of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) is to engage key community stakeholders with demonstrated local knowledge and expertise, to provide strategic input, objective advice and recommendations regarding the sustainable use, conservation and management of the Noosa River and its catchment. This advice is to inform the decisions and priorities of both Noosa Council and the Queensland Government NRSAC is not a decision-making body. Advice and recommendations provided by NRSAC made to relevant management agencies are therefore non-binding”. Aims and Objectives To facilitate an equitable forum to discuss matters relevant to the management of the Noosa River that considers the ecological, social and economically sustainable use of the river and its catchment. To prioritise key issues in the Noosa River and catchment and recommend potential solutions to address them. To provide timely and considered advice on the sustainable use, management, and conservation of the Noosa River System. To establish clear lines of communication between management agencies and river user groups, and both understand the basis and breadth of each other’s views. To effectively engage local Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) people and bring a First Nations perspective to ongoing management of the Noosa River and its catchment. D. Amend the draft Terms of Reference to more fully identify Council’s mandate and therefore, the scope of issues and advice upon which it seeks input from the committee to include the following description: Noosa Shire Council has responsibilities to plan and manage catchment-related issues that potentially impact the Noosa River. This includes management of diffuse land-based sources of contamination e.g. those related to impact of poor land, wetland and riparian management as well as degradation from inappropriate land use and vegetation management. Council also has an increasing investment in the rehabilitation of aquatic and estuarine habitats. The Environment and Sustainable Living Policy, Noosa Environment Strategy, Social Strategy, Local Economic Plan and Draft Noosa River Management Plan set out the principles, goals, strategies, targets and outcomes that guide Council and community action to enhance the health of the river and the management decisions regarding its sustainable use. E. Adopt the following, more comprehensive list as the desired stakeholder groups to be represented on the Advisory Committee, noting that a person may have interests in more than one sector and the Draft Terms of Reference be amended accordingly. Commercial Interests Community Interests Land & Water Owners Commercial Fishers Recreational Fishers Kabi Kabi First Nation People Commercial Boating Recreational Boating Riparian Landholders Commercial River Operators Recreational River Users Tourism Industry Resident Associations Catchment & NRM Groups Conservation Groups F. Amend the Draft Terms of Reference to require that community interests and land and water owner sectors must represent the majority of the advisory group members. G. Adopt the following selection criteria for the purposes of choosing nominees for membership of the advisory group and amend the Draft Terms of Reference accordingly: a. Individual knowledge and experience in management issues associated with the Noosa River and its catchment. b. Ability to represent community interests and communicate to as many members as possible in their identified sector/s. c. A demonstrated track record, and commitment to, upholding the values and principles of sustainable river and catchment management and use. H. Amend the Draft Terms of Reference to identify that a Noosa Shire Councillor will be appointed as an observer to the Advisory Committee and in this role is able to contribute to discussion but not vote on any matter. I. Request MSQ to agree to the proposed changes to the Terms of Reference and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee in consultation with Maritime Safety Queensland. Further Council acknowledges that the CEO in conjunction with MSQ may agree to amend the Terms of Reference from time to time. J Request that upon their formation the Advisory Committee provide their recommendations as to any amendments required to the Terms of Reference in relation to the structure, governance and operations of the group including, but not limited to: a. The formation of two or more standing sub-committees to deal with river health, biodiversity and/or fishing priorities as well as those associated with river use. b. The preferred model for the appointment or selection of chairs to the Advisory Group and any sub-committees. c. The frequency of meetings and the method of gaining consensus. d. The relevant sectors or expertise desirable on the committee or sub- committee. K Appoint Councillor Stewart as an observer at meetings of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. L. Acknowledge and welcome the permanent presence of Maritime Safety Queensland in Noosa and resolve that, while MSQ maintains an active presence, Noosa Shire Council no longer seeks to take over management of anchoring, mooring and living on board on the Noosa River. M. Advise MSQ that Council reserves the right to form subcommittees or other committees to deal with river related matters outside their remit; and to appoint stakeholders to any such body unilaterally if so required; and N. Request Maritime Safety Queensland to agree to amend the Draft Terms of Reference to increase the number of committee members up to 12.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
for 2 — Brian Stockwell, Joe Jurisevic
against 5 — Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel -
Amend Item B to read: B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory C… amendment Superseded
Amend Item B to read: B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and 1. Request Maritime Safety Queensland to agree to amend the draft terms of reference to increase the number of committee members up to 12; and 2 Request MSQ to agree to amend the Draft Terms of Reference to make provision for a review of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee after 12 months to ensure it is meeting the stated objectives. 3. Further note that the Draft Terms of Reference will be reviewed by the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee at its first meeting. Unanimously Lost.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
The minutes record no vote on this amendment: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 20… Carried · 6–1
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and: A. Note the consultation reports for the two periods of public consultation on the Noosa River Plan, from 20 July to 26 August 2018 and 02 December to 10 January 2020. B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and 1. Request Maritime Safety Queensland to agree to amend the draft terms of reference to increase the number of committee members up to 12; and 2. Further note that the Draft Terms of Reference will be reviewed by the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee at its first meeting. C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee in consultation with Maritime Safety Queensland following any feedback from the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. D. Request the CEO to report back to Council in March 2021 on the proposed membership of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and further, request Maritime Safety Queensland to work with Council to ensure that the first meeting of the committee occurs within one month of the finalisation of the committee membership. E. Appoint Councillor Stewart to be an observer at meetings of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. F. Acknowledge and welcome the permanent presence of Maritime Safety Queensland in Noosa and resolve that, while MSQ maintains an active presence, Noosa Shire Council no longer seeks to take over management of anchoring, mooring and living on board on the Noosa River.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Tom Wegener.
for 6 — Clare Stewart, Joe Jurisevic, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel
against 1 — Brian Stockwell - Draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (Chap) for Community Consultation
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner and Program Coordinator Climate Change Adaptation to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 Janu… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner and Program Coordinator Climate Change Adaptation to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and A. Approve the draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan and supporting information for the purpose of community consultation, as provided in Attachments 1 - 4; B. Approve the Community Engagement and Communications Plan, as provided in Attachment 5; and C. Note that updates have been made to the coastal hazard mapping of erosion for beachfront areas between Peregian Beach and Sunshine Beach and that this updated mapping has been made available to the public through Council’s online mapping via Council’s website.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU20/0097 Application for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Short Term Accommodation at 1/27 Hill Street, Sunshine Beach
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0097 for a Devel… Development Carried · 5–2
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0097 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 1/27 Hill St, Sunshine Beach and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions: PLANNING When Conditions must be Complied With 1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use continues. Approved Plans 2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions. Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date 18-076 - 04 4 Proposed Ground Floor Plan prepared by ICON 03.05.2019 Building Design as annotated by Council 18-076 - 05 4 Proposed First Floor Plan prepared by ICON 03.05.2019 Building Design as annotated by Council 18-076 - 06 4 Elevations prepared by ICON Building Design 03.05.2019 as annotated by Council 18-076 - 07 4 Elevations prepared by ICON Building Design 03.05.2019 as annotated by Council Currency 3. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 21 January 2027, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. Nature and Extent of Approved Use 4. The total number of bedrooms on the site must not exceed 2. 5. No more than 4 guests may occupy the premises at any time. 6. All outdoor areas, including balconies, decks, pool and the like, must not be used after 9pm each night. 7. The premises must not be used as a party house, with no events, functions or parties (e.g. bucks parties, hen’s parties, raves, or wedding receptions for example) permitted on site. Amenity 8. The operation of the approved use must not detrimentally affect the residential amenity (including but not limited to noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by surrounding residents or cause a nuisance, including a noise nuisance. Car Parking 9. Existing car parking on site, as detailed on the approved plans, must be maintained and kept available for users of the short term accommodation. 10. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times. Waste Management 11. Waste storage and disposal facilities must be provided in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management, including an external imperviously paved area correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers and suitably screened from public places and neighbouring properties. 12. Waste containers must: a. At all times be regularly cleaned and maintained in a clean, tidy, sanitary and hygienic condition. b. Be placed on the kerb side frontage of the premises, for the collection of general waste from the container; and c. Not be placed on the kerb side frontage for longer than 24 hours before or after the scheduled collection day for the collection of waste in the container. Contact Person 13. Prior to the commencement of the use written confirmation must be provided to Council confirming: a. the name and telephone number of the contact person (which may include the name and contact details of an individual, letting agency, property manager, security firm or the like) for the purposes of the operation of the short stay letting at the premises; and b. that the contact person is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and c. that the contact person resides within 20 minutes travel time (by vehicle) of the premises; and d. that the contact person is to be responsible for the supervision and management of the premises, including addressing complaints about the use of the premises for short stay letting and visitor queries. 14. A sign must prominently and permanently display in letters and numbers not less than 50mm in height, a current up to date written notice detailing the contact person’s phone number, and a statement that the contact person is responsible for the supervision and maintenance of the premises. The sign must not exceed 0.2m2, be displayed at the front of the premises and be visible to members of the public at all times. Code of Conduct 15. A code of conduct must be developed and provided to all users and occupants of the short term accommodation, including any website or social media used to promote the use of the premises for short term accommodation. 16. The code of conduct must advise all users of the premises: a. That the use of the premises must not: i. detrimentally affect the residential amenity (including but not limited to noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by residents in the vicinity of the premises; or ii. cause a nuisance (including a noise nuisance); iii. display unacceptable behavior including: a. loud aggressive behaviour; b. yelling, screaming, arguing; or c. excessively loud cheering, clapping and singing. iv. create a level of noise above the acceptable levels described by Queensland Government legislation for environmental protection (noise). b. That a user of the premises must not sleep or camp on the premises in a tent, caravan, campervan or similar facility. c. That each vehicle used by an user of the premises must: i. be stored in a manner that does not cause a nuisance or inconvenience to adjoining premises; and ii. be parked within the parking facilities at the premises where provided. d. That each user of the premises must store general waste (including the separation of recyclable waste) produced as a result of the ordinary use or occupation of the premises in a waste container. e. That each user of the premises must ensure that the premises, including the grounds of the premises, are kept in a safe and tidy condition. f. That pets occupying the premises must be managed and not cause a nuisance (including a noise nuisance). g. The nature and extent of the approved use as detailed in conditions numbers 4 to 7 of this development approval. 17. The Code of Conduct must be displayed in a prominent location at the premises so that it can be viewed by guests. Complaints Management 18. The contact person must maintain a record of all complaints received, identifying how each complaint has been resolved or addressed within a reasonable time. 19. The contact person must respond to all complaints within 30 minutes of notification of a complaint. 20. The contact person, must keep and maintain a register of the use of the premises for short stay letting or home hosted accommodation, and record in the register, each of the following: a. on each occasion on which the premises are used, or occupied, for short stay letting or home hosted accommodation on a commercial basis: i. the number of adults who are users of the premises; and ii. the number of minors, an individual who is under 18, who are users of the premises. b. the dates when each person’s use, or occupation, of the premises for short stay letting or home hosted accommodation began and ended. 21. The contact person, must make available, for inspection by Council, within 5 business days of receipt of a written request given at any time, each of: i. the written record of complaints referred to in condition 18; and ii. the register referred to in condition 20 B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. C. Include the following advisory note on the Decision Notice: 1. It is the responsibility of the owner and the identified contact person to operate the short term accommodation in compliance with the development approval conditions at all times. Should the development approval conditions not be met Council may issue an Infringement and/or take action under the Planning Act 2016 to enforce compliance.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
for 5 — Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel
against 2 — Tom Wegener, Joe Jurisevic - Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) - Grant Recommendations
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Jurisevic and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Jurisevic participates and votes o… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Jurisevic and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Jurisevic participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that he does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and approve the Regional Arts Developme… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and approve the Regional Arts Development Fund recommendations for 2020/21 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That the report of the General Committee dated 18 January 2020 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolu… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That the report of the General Committee dated 18 January 2020 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- T000018 Peregian Beach Community House and Greenspace Contract Award
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes o… Contracts Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that he does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 January 2021 and award tender T000018 – for the construction of… Contracts Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 January 2021 and award tender T000018 – for the construction of the Peregian Beach Community House and Greenspace to Kane Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
Source
- Council recording: full video © Noosa Shire Council
- Agenda and minutes: council's 2021 meeting archive
- Decisions: our votes register, parsed from council's minutes
- Council's meetings index: noosa.qld.gov.au