General Committee Meeting - 17 May 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 17 May
- Minutes: council's 2021 archive, under 17 May
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 General Committee Meeting held on 12 April 2021 be received and confirmed. committee resolution Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 12 April 2021 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU20/0106 – Representations to Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Food & Drink Outlet at 1 Arcadia St, Noosa Heads
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That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 regarding representations m… motion Development Superseded
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 regarding representations made in relation to Application No. MCU20/0106 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Food and drink outlet situated at 1 Arcadia St Noosa Heads and: A. Agree to amend conditions 3, 6 and 9 to read as follows: 3. The approved use must not can operate outside during the hours of 6am to 12am, 7 days a week. , except that use of the outdoor dining must cease at 10pm Sunday to Thursday. 6. Amplified music must cease to operate in outdoor spaces by: a. 9pm Sunday – Thursday b. 10pm Friday and Saturday 9. Any solid structure for the required planter boxes/pots must have an interesting finish to enhance the softening effect of the landscaping. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. Amendment No.1
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That Item C be added to read: C. That the CEO be requested to include a review of the operating hours of licenced premises which includes outdoor dining as pa… amendment Development Carried unanimously
That Item C be added to read: C. That the CEO be requested to include a review of the operating hours of licenced premises which includes outdoor dining as part of the next package of amendments of the Noosa Plan 2020 and that as part of that review process, consultation occur with the community and business associations.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Item B amended to read: B. Include the following additional conditions: 15. Noise emanating from the internal premises and outdoor dining area includi… amendment Development Lost unanimously
That Item B amended to read: B. Include the following additional conditions: 15. Noise emanating from the internal premises and outdoor dining area including amplified or non-amplified noise and patron noise must not exceed 75 dB(C) between 6.00am to 12.00am fast response, when measured approximately 3 metres from the primary source of the noise. 16. Entertainers or speakers used to amplify noise must not be located in any outdoor dining area. 17. All amplified noise at the premises must be conducted through a sound limiting device at all times to ensure that noise does not exceed levels prescribed in the conditions of a licence. 18. The sound limiting device is to have a locking mechanism, which is to be locked at all times except for inspection or maintenance work on the device. 19. Access to the sound limiting device, except for maintenance work, is restricted to the licensee, nominee and the person in charge of the premises at any time. 20. The sound limiting device must be checked and if necessary calibrated by a qualified acoustic engineer at least every 12 months to ensure compliance with the conditions of this licence. Evidence of the sound limiting device calibration must be made available to an authorised person on request. And that the original Item B be moved to be Item D: B. D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Lost unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 regarding representations m… committee recommendation Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 regarding representations made in relation to Application No. MCU20/0106 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Food and drink outlet situated at 1 Arcadia St Noosa Heads and defer consideration of the application to the Ordinary Meeting for consideration of a Further Report addressing the following issues: A. More information about what different noise levels mean in practical terms and in the context of this application at Noosa Junction; and B. An indication of relevant similar conditions in recent approvals for hospitality operations in the Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Noosaville and Sunshine Beach areas.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the Sunshine Coast
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 and: A. Agree to enter into a M… motion Superseded
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 and: A. Agree to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the Sunshine Coast which will enable Noosa Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast to develop a productive long-term working relationship with the opportunity to develop specific projects that will benefit both parties; B. Appoint the Chief Executive Officer as Council’s Co-Chair of the Management Committee under the Memorandum of Understanding; and C. Appoint Cr < > as Council’s representative on the Management Committee Have rotating Councillor representation on the Management Committee on an annual basis with the following Councillors to undertake that role in this order: 1: Cr Finzel 2. Cr Lorentson 3. Cr Wegener Amendment No. 1
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That Item D be added to read: D. Request the Chief Executive Officer and the relevant Councillor to provide a report to Council on an annual basis regarding p… amendment Carried unanimously
That Item D be added to read: D. Request the Chief Executive Officer and the relevant Councillor to provide a report to Council on an annual basis regarding progress and actions taken in respect of the Memorandum of Understanding with the University.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 and: A. Agree to enter into a M… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 May 2021 and: A. Agree to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the Sunshine Coast which will enable Noosa Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast to develop a productive long-term working relationship with the opportunity to develop specific projects that will benefit both parties; B. Appoint the Chief Executive Officer as Council’s Co-Chair of the Management Committee under the Memorandum of Understanding; and C. Appoint Cr < > as Council’s representative on the Management Committee Have rotating Councillor representation on the Management Committee on an annual basis with the following councillors to undertake that role in this order: 1. Cr Finzel 2. Cr Lorentson 3. Cr Wegener D. Request the Chief Executive Officer and the relevant Councillor to provide a report to Council on an annual basis regarding progress and actions taken in respect of the Memorandum of Understanding with the University.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- SPS21/0017 - Request to Apply Superseded Planning Scheme - Reconfiguring a Lot (1 Lot into 4 Lots and Drainage Reserve) at 11C Church Street, Pomona
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 regarding a Request for Superseded Planning Scheme -… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 regarding a Request for Superseded Planning Scheme - Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 4 lots and drainage reserve) at 11C Church Street, Pomona and not agree to the Request to apply the Superseded Planning Scheme and that Council indicate a preference for the area identified as a drainage reserve to be a reserve for environment purposes to link to the upstream areas zoned for this purpose.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Commercial High Use Permits – Tender Assessment (T000037)
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes o… committee resolution Contracts Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that she does not have a close personal relationship with the applicant and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 regarding the Commercial High Use Permits tender assessm… committee recommendation Contracts Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 regarding the Commercial High Use Permits tender assessment and: A. Issue five year Commercial High Use permits commencing 1 July 2021 to the following eight recommended Permittees: Activity Recommended Permittees Learn to Surf Noosa Main Beach (West) 1 Surf Skills Pty Ltd t/as Noosa Learn to Surf (No change) Learn to Surf Noosa Main Beach (West) 2 Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd t/as Noosa Surf Lessons and Go Ride A Wave (No change) Beach Equipment Hire – Main Beach Dorajar Pty Ltd t/as Noosa Beach Surf Hire (No change) Beach Equipment Hire – Rock Wall (Middle Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd t/as Noosa Surf Groyne) Lessons and Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd (No change) Snacks and Drinks Refreshment Van – First Point Noosa Frenzy Ice Cream (No change) Snacks and Drinks Refreshment Van - Noosa Spit Kiwi Fish Pty Ltd (New permittee) Beach Massage – Noosa Main Beach Amanda Obara (No change) Surf Dancing – Noosa Main Beach (West - Surfdancer Pty Ltd t/as Surfdancer (No between rockwalls) change) Kite Surfing Lessons – Noosa River Mouth & Tarr’s Enterprises Pty Ltd t/as Adventure other locations Sports Kitesurf Australia (No change) B. Agree to discontinue the permit activity for kayak tours and hire from Noosa Main Beach West due to lack of interest. C. Request the CEO to bring forward a report addressing amendment of Council’s existing Commercial Use of Community Land Policy to reflect the outcomes of the tender process, including the change to five year terms and the agreed permit activities. D. Advise all new Learn to Surf, Beach Hire and Surf Dancing Permittees of the upcoming Noosa World Surfing Reserve “Surfers Code of Conduct” and the need for their businesses to align with the Code once adopted.
Moved by Cr Lorenston, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Certified Agreement Negotiation Process
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That Council note the report by the People and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 providing an update on the Certified Agreement… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the People and Culture Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 providing an update on the Certified Agreement negotiation process and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to finalise the Noosa Shire Council Certified Agreement.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Financial Performance Report – April 2021
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That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 outlining April 2021 year to date financial p… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 May 2021 outlining April 2021 year to date financial performance against budget, including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Clare Stewart.
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