Ordinary Meeting - 16 December 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.
From the floor
People who addressed council at this meeting, from its minutes. The full register is at deputations.
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Brian O'Connor
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Does Noosa Council adhere to this position in respect of parking at Pomona: [QUOTE] "The Noosa Council Traffic Study 2017-32 identified that, while variations in parking demand occurred, overall Pomona has sufficient parking ... the available parking outside the busy market period indicate…
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 16 December
- Minutes: council's 2021 archive, under 16 December
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 18 November 2021 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 November 2021 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Petition: Proposed Lake Doonella Foreshore Management Plan
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That the petition signed by 116 people tabled by Cr Finzel requesting Council delay any consideration of the proposed Lake Doonella Foreshore Management Plan fo… Deputations Carried unanimously
That the petition signed by 116 people tabled by Cr Finzel requesting Council delay any consideration of the proposed Lake Doonella Foreshore Management Plan for reasons outlined in the petition be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That the petition signed by 17 people tabled by Cr Stockwell supporting the proposal of longer term sustainable resilient economic growth for Cooran via improve… Deputations Carried unanimously
That the petition signed by 17 people tabled by Cr Stockwell supporting the proposal of longer term sustainable resilient economic growth for Cooran via improved parking be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Petition: Against Home Based Business (Small Scale Meat Processing) at 82 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah
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That the petition signed by 499 people tabled by Cr Lorentson requesting that Council not approve the home based business (small scale meat processing) at 82 Pa… Deputations Carried unanimously
That the petition signed by 499 people tabled by Cr Lorentson requesting that Council not approve the home based business (small scale meat processing) at 82 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Report – 7 December 2021
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That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 7 December 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. Carried unanimously
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 7 December 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) – Grant Recommendations 2021- 22
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That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and approve the Regiona… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and approve the Regional Arts Development Fund recommendations for 2021/22 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- 2021 – 2022 Community Program Funding – Community Project Grants (Round Two) - Programs
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That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and approve Round 2 202… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and approve Round 2 2021-22 Community Project Grants – Programs provided in Attachment 1 to this report.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 7 December 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 7 December 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU20/0073.01 - Other Change to a Development Approval a Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing, to Include Short Term Accommodation, Situated at 13 & 15 Park Crescent Sunshine Beach
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/00… Development Carried · 4–2
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0073.01 for an Other Change to a Material Change of Use Multiple Housing to include Short Term Accommodation, situated at 13 & 15 Park Cres Sunshine Beach and: A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is not…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
for 4 — Joe Jurisevic, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
against 2 — Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart - MCU16/0138.03 & OPW16/0257.03 - Other Change to a Development Approval for a Material Change of Use for 2 X Mulitple Housing Type 2 - Duplexes and Operational Works (Engineering Works and Landscaping) to Include Short Term Accommodation at 1/113 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
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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… Development 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 Cr Stockwell 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 Joe Jurisevic, 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 Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU16/01… Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU16/0138.03 and OPW16/0257.03 for an Other Change to a Development Approval for a Material Change of Use for 2 x Multiple Housing - Type 2 Duplex and Operational Works (Access, Stormwater, and landscaping) to include Short-term accommodation for …
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Lots) Assessed under the Superseded Planning Scheme at 111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville
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That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding application RAL21/0007 … Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding application RAL21/0007 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 lot in 12 lots, situated at 111 Lake Weyba Drive Noosaville and: A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposed development does not comply with Assessment Be…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- 2021-2022 Environment Grants Program (Round 2)
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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… Grants & funding 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 in relation to this matter and does not have a close personal relationship with Mr Wright or Landcare and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, 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 Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 07 December 2021 and approve the Envi… Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 07 December 2021 and approve the Environment Project Grants as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report and; A. Request the CEO review the grant guidelines and eligibility and scoring criteria relating to the community implementation of the Climate Change Response Plan to prioritise projects that can demonstrate meaningful progress towards its targets through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and/or the initiation of priority adaptation actions identified in the plan.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Lake Doonella Foreshore Management Plan
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Finzel remain in the meeting room for… Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Finzel remain in the meeting room for this item, on the condition that she does not participate in the debate nor vote on issues regarding the private estate along the Eastern Beaches, because Council believes that Cr Finzel could provide valuable input into the discussion and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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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 remain in the meeting ro… 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 remain in the meeting room for this item, on the condition that she does not participate in the debate nor vote on issues regarding the private estate along the Eastern Beaches, because Council believes that Cr Lorentson could provide valuable input into the discussion, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager (Acting) to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and that the pot… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager (Acting) to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and that the potential new initiative to produce a Foreshore Management Plan for Lake Doonella be referred to the 2022/2023 budget process so it can be assessed against other priorities set down in relevant strategies and plans.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- MCU21/0104 – Application for Material Change of Use - Motorcycle/scooter Sales and Repair & Caretaker’s Accommodation Situated at 16 Rene St Noosaville
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0104 for a Mater… Development Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0104 for a Material Change of Use - Motorcycle/Scooter Sales and Repair and Caretaker’s Accommodation, situated at 16 Rene St Noosaville and note that the applicant has stopped the Decision Period pursuant to the Planning Act 2016 in order to provide additional information to Council for assessment.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Housing Needs Assessment
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 December 2021 and A. Endorse the Housing Needs Asses… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 December 2021 and A. Endorse the Housing Needs Assessment as attached to the report for the purpose of informing a Housing Strategy for Noosa Shire; B. Resolve to prepare amendments to the Noosa Plan to advance housing diversity and choice; C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to commission detailed site investigations and scoping of opportunities and feasibility for the development of affordable housing on Council owned properties at: 1. 30 Toulambi Street, Noosa Heads; and 2. 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. D. Refer the cost of undertaking these investigations estimated at $50,000 to budget review; E. Request the Chief Executive Officer of Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning to provide notice about the process to follow for making amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020, under Section 18(3) of the Planning Act 2016; and F. Advocate to the State Government: a. For a holistic review of all State property assets for their potential for short to medium term housing outcomes, including crisis housing, social housing and affordable housing; and b. To work with Council to identify new opportunities for State housing investment in Noosa Shire G. That the Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Strategy further consider the specific housing needs for key workers and explore all opportunities for appropriately located accommodation types including analysis of whether the Industrial zones should provide for key worker accommodation.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That the report of the General Committee dated 13 December 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resol… Carried unanimously
That the report of the General Committee dated 13 December 2021 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Further Report – MCU21/0154 Development Application for a Material Change of Use – Home-based Business (Small Scale Meat Processing) at 82 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stewart and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Stewart participates and votes on th… Development Report-backs Carried unanimously
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stewart and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Stewart participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that she does not have a close personal relationship with Ms Pocock, Ms Prater and Mr Neilsen and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
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 Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and the further report to the Ordi… motion Development Report-backs Superseded
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and the further report to the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0154 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Home-based business (Small Scale Meat Processing) situated at 82 Patterson Dr Tinbeerwah and: A. Approve the a…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.
The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.
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That condition 21. be added to read: 21. This permit lapses on 17 December 2022 unless written consent is provided by Council to extend the approval. In asses… amendment Development Report-backs Carried · 5–2
That condition 21. be added to read: 21. This permit lapses on 17 December 2022 unless written consent is provided by Council to extend the approval. In assessing an extension, Council will have regard to any complaints received from nearby residents concerning breaches of the development approval conditions, and any other relevant matters.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Frank Wilkie.
for 5 — Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Amelia Lorentson, Karen Finzel, Frank Wilkie
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and the further report to the Ordi… Development Report-backs Carried · 6–1
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 and the further report to the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0154 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Home-based business (Small Scale Meat Processing) situated at 82 Patterson Dr Tinbeerwah and: A. Approve the ap…
Only the opening of this motion is shown; the full text is in the minutes on council's 2021 archive.
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.
for 6 — Clare Stewart, Joe Jurisevic, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
against 1 — Amelia Lorentson - Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer Noosa Council
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That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 December 2021 and: A. Approve the appointment of the prefer… Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 December 2021 and: A. Approve the appointment of the preferred candidate as the Chief Executive Officer Noosa Council under section 194 (1) of the Local Government Act 2009. B. Delegate authority to the Mayor to finalise and execute on behalf of Council, the proposed contract of employment associated with the appointment referred to in Item A above; C. Authorise the Mayor to make public, the name, qualifications and experience of the appointee to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Noosa Council, once the contract of employment has been executed by all parties.
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