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General Committee Meeting - 16 May 2022

Monday 16 May 2022 · General Committee Meeting · 18 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.

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.

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 General Committee Meeting held on 19 April 2022 be received and confirmed. committee resolution Carried unanimously

    The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 19 April 2022 be received and confirmed.

    Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Karen Finzel.

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

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  3. Economic Development Grant Program Application by Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.
  4. That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noo… motion Grants & funding Superseded

    That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. application to the Economic Development Grants Program in the amount of $7,500 as follows: 30,000, to be paid in two instalments, with the following conditions: A. $7,500 initial payment to be made to provide support to the Chamber to prepare: 1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes; 2. KPI’s including membership and funding targets; 3. Removal of potential duplication with existing projects; and 4. An updated grant application with the above supporting information; and B. Request a report to a future Council Meeting on the assessment of the updated application. A. Payment 1 (June 2022) - $15,000 Paid upon agreement with the Chamber on: 1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes; 2. KPI’s including membership and funding targets; 3. Removal of potential duplication with existing projects; B. Payment 2 (October 2022) - $15,000 upon presentation of a Progress Report including 1. KPI’s as agreed; 2. Outcomes achieved to date and how this translates to community benefit; 3. Copies of Minutes of the Chamber Committee Meeting to ensure governance and Committee management in order; C. Monthly Progress meetings with Chamber representatives and Economic Development staff in the first six months of the project, and then quarterly for the remainder of the grant program. Amendment No.1

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, 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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  5. That Item A, 5 be added to read: 5. Grant approval to include the proper disclosure of all funds to align with all other recipients of Noosa Shire Council Gr… amendment Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Item A, 5 be added to read: 5. Grant approval to include the proper disclosure of all funds to align with all other recipients of Noosa Shire Council Grant Funding at each stage.

    Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

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

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  6. That Item 4 be amended to read: 4. An updated grant application with the above supporting information and a strong focus on deliverables aligned with Pillars… amendment Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That Item 4 be amended to read: 4. An updated grant application with the above supporting information and a strong focus on deliverables aligned with Pillars 2 and 5 of the Roadmap and Strategic Plan; and

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.

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

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  7. That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noo… motion Grants & funding Superseded

    That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. application to the Economic Development Grants Program in the amount of $7,500 as follows: A. $7,500 initial payment to be made to provide support to the Chamber to prepare: 1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes; 2. KPI’s including membership and funding targets; 3. Removal of potential duplication with existing projects; and 4. An updated grant application with the above supporting information and a strong focus on deliverables aligned with Pillars 2 and 5 of the Roadmap and Strategic Plan; and 5. Grant approval to include the proper disclosure of all funds to align with all other recipients of Noosa Shire Council Grant Funding at each stage B. Request a report to a future Council Meeting on the assessment of the updated application.

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, 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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  8. That the matter lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 May 2022. procedural motion Grants & funding Carried unanimously

    That the matter lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 May 2022.

    Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Clare Stewart.

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

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  9. Noosa Threatened Fauna Species Recovery Road Map
  10. That Council note the report by the Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding the Draft Fauna… committee recommendation Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding the Draft Fauna Threatened Species Road Map developed by the Fauna Management Project Officer and note that A. The Road Map will be subject to an ongoing consultation program prior to finalisation; B. Deliverables of the Road Map will be subject to future funding requests under Council’s commitment to ‘significant implementation’ of the Noosa Environment Strategy by 2023.

    Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

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

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  11. That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and agree to enter into a m… committee recommendation Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and agree to enter into a medium sized* contractual arrangement with Simtable™ for the provision of a 3D hazard simulation tool for a trial period of two (2) years, in accordance with section 235 (a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012. At the end of the 2 year trial, officers will assess the merits of the 3D Hazard Mapping Tool in supporting disaster management activities and whether to continue using it long term. Funding of ongoing costs will then be considered through future budget processes to determine whether general revenue, grants or other funding is applied. *medium sized contractual arrangements are valued between $15,000 and $200,000, exc. GST

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

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

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  12. Noosa Drive Pathway Project Reference Group - Appointment of Councillors to Reference Group
  13. That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the establ… committee recommendation Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the establishment of the Noosa Drive Pathway Project Reference Group and appoint Councillor Wilkie as Chair and Councillor Lorentson as a member of the Group.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Clare Stewart.

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

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  14. 2122Q125 – Contract for Project Managment Services for 2022 Flood Recovery and Reconstruction
  15. That Council note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 and award Contract number 2122Q125 to… committee recommendation Contracts Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 and award Contract number 2122Q125 to Erscon Engineering Consultants (Erscon), under Section 234 – Exception for LGA arrangement, of the Local Government Regulation 2012, to provide Project Management Services to lead the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) activities as per the guidelines outlined by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), for a term of 27 Months to the (maximum) value of $2,100,000.00 GST exclusive as follows: A. $2,000,000 for Project Management services that will exist until the DRFA acquittal date of September 30, 2024. These costs will be recoverable under the guidelines of the DRFA so Council will not have to fund this cost; and B. $100,000 for submission administration that will exist until the DRFA acquittal date of September 30, 2024. These costs are not recoverable under the guidelines of the DRFA and will need funding by Council. It is proposed that the Disaster Management Reserve restricted cash be used to fund this activity.

    Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Frank Wilkie.

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

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  16. MCU21/0151 – Application for Material Change of Use – Telecommunications Facility Situated at 25 Railway Pde, Pomona
  17. That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on th… committee resolution Development Carried unanimously

    That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Wegener 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 Brian Stockwell.

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

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  18. That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0151 for a Developmen… committee recommendation Development Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0151 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Telecommunications Facility situated at 25 Railway Pde Pomona and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions: When Conditions Must Be Complied With 1. Unless otherwise stated, all works required by the conditions of this Decision Notice must be completed 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. Sheet Plan/Document Name Date No. QC100259 S0 Site specific notes, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 S1 Site Layout and Access, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 S1-1 Site Layout, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 S1-2 Site Setout Plan – Option 1, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 S3 East Elevation, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 G4 Site Earthing – Option 1, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 G4-1 Earthing Scenario 3, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 G4-4 Trench Details, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 E2 AC Power Connection, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 T2 Concrete Foundation Details, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021 QC100259 T2-1 Equipment Platform – H Frame Detail, prepared by 18.06.2021 Telstra QC100259 T8 Compound Fence and Gate Details, prepared by 18.06.2021 Telstra (as annotated by Council) 501-PL A Landscape Concept Plan, prepared by Urbis 21.12.2021 Nature and Extent of Approved Use 3. The maximum height of the satellite dish must not exceed the maximum height as reflected in the approved plans with respect with the finished ground level and the natural ground level. 4. No lights are permitted to be attached to the telecommunications facility, except where required for hazard lighting purposes or similar. Currency Period 5. The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 19 May 2028, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. Health and Safety 6. The development must not, at any time during the life of the development, result in human exposure to environmental electromagnetic emissions exceeding the current regulations, standards and/or recommendations of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The carrier of the infrastructure must provide, at any time upon request by Council, written certification to demonstrate compliance with this condition. The written certification must assume: a. a maximum number of users over the lifetime of the structure; b. full power usage; c. a maximum down tilt of antennae. Colours and Finishes 7. The development must be finished in pale eucalypt or the like in order to visually blend into the landscape. 8. Associated fencing (and gate) as shown on the approved plans must be visually unobtrusive and must be camouflaged through the use of colours, materials and screening vegetation to blend the fence into the visual landscape. Site maintenance 9. The site must be kept tidy and well maintained at all times for the life of the development. Cessation of Use 10. The facility must be removed from the site upon cessation of the use. Noise 11. Written certification is required from a suitably qualified person confirming that sound pressure levels from all mechanical plant and equipment comply with the following: a. Air-conditioning and equipment  7am to 10pm: Maximum level allowable = background + 5dB(A)  10pm to 7am: Maximum level allowable = background + 3dB(A) 12. The certification must be submitted to Council, which certifies that operational noise from any fixed plant and equipment complies with the requirements of this Decision Notice. Vegetation Retention 13. Existing trees on the site must be retained, except where required to be removed to accommodate the approved use. 14. Existing vegetation in the road reserve must be retained, unless written authorisation from Council is granted for the clearing. Landscaping Works 15. The development site must be landscaped generally in accordance with the approved plans and include additional landscaping to enhance the amenity of the site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping for the Pomona area and must include in particular: a. the works shown on the approved Landscape Concept Plan, and in addition include the following: i. 1 x 45L pot size street tree per 8m of road frontage (minimum 7 trees); and ii. Screen planting (minimum 20L pot size) along all boundaries planted at maximum 3 metre centres with a maximum 3 metre height at maturity. 16. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the approved design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures healthy, sustained and vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full form and be refurbished when its life expectancy is reached. 17. The site must be regularly maintained at all times with all landscape works maintained generally in accordance with the approved design for the life of the development. Damage to infrastructure 18. Any damage to footpaths, street plantings, natural vegetation/trees kerb and channel, bridges or roadways must be repaired or reinstated to at least pre- existing conditions. Stormwater Drainage 19. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without causing scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. C. Advise the applicant to remove the demountable building (the former exchange building) or obtain building approval within 90 days of the date of this approval. D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application: 1. The proposal is minor in nature and is co-located within a site with existing telecommunication facilities. 2. The proposal can be conditioned to comply with the amenity and character elements sought by the Overall Outcomes in the Noosa Plan 2020.

    Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Frank Wilkie.

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

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  19. OPW22/0029 Development Application for Operational Works (Prescribed Tidal Works – Noosa River Oyster Habitat Restoration) for Noosa River
  20. That Council note the report by Coordinator Engineering to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. OPW22/0029 for Operational … motion Development Superseded

    That Council note the report by Coordinator Engineering to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. OPW22/0029 for Operational Works (Prescribed Tidal Works – Noosa River Oyster Habitat Restoration for Noosa River and A. Approve the application in accordance with Referral Agency Conditions provided by SARA on 7 April 2022 and the following conditions: Approved Plans 1. Phase 1 – Pilot Phase is only approved as part of this development approval. 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 NROR-2021-00 A General Notes & Site Selection 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-01 - Restoration Zones 20/05/2021 NROR-2021-02 A Module Designs 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-03 A Goat Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-04 A Tewantin Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-05 A Noosa Sound West Restoration Site 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-06 A Noosa Sound East Restoration Site 09/07/2021 Currency Period 3. The development approval lapses if the works have not been substantially started by 19 May 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. General Conditions 4. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the Noosa Oyster Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan prepared by The Nature Conservancy dated January 2022. 5. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) requirements relating to signage and aids to navigation as detailed in the Noosa Oyster Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan (Section 7) prepared by The Nature Conservancy dated January 2022. 6. All works must be undertaken in accordance with DAF requirements relating to notifications, marking of approved boundary areas and restoration of marine plants/tidal profiles that are temporarily impacted as a result of the works as detailed in the SARA Decision Notice. 7. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control (BPESC) guidelines for Australia (International Erosion Control Association). 8. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Sections 6.1 and 6.4 of Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project - Project Restoration Plan prepared by The Nature Conservancy Australia dated January 2022. 9. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the current Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual: Soil management guidelines, prepared by the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, 2014. 10. All materials used for construction works must be clean materials to ensure that the works do not contaminate the waterway. 11. All structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall. 12. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or easements. 13. In the event of collapse or failure of structural integrity of the oyster restoration substrates, the works must be removed from the waterway or reconstructed in accordance with this development approval. 14. All works must be undertaken in accordance with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which consolidates the commitments and management measures described in the Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan including, but not limited to: a. A Site Management Plan which describes environmental management measures at the proposed load out site including details of stockpile management; b. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) in accordance with BPESC guidelines; c. A Marine Plant and Water Quality Monitoring Plan designed to monitor the composition of marine plant assemblages at habitat restoration sites and appropriate sites upstream and downstream; and d. A Marine Biosecurity Management Plan for construction vessels. The CEMP should be submitted to Council for approval 20 business days prior to the commencement of works. 15. A monitoring report must be provided to Council on a six-monthly basis for the first year (and annually for the following 4 years) following completion of construction works which details the results of restoration monitoring and evaluation, including adaptive management measures taken and the success or otherwise of those measures. 16. Upon completion of construction works, any construction debris or waste must be removed from site and disposed of appropriately. 17. Lighting associated with the construction phase must be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting. 18. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pumpout facilities. 19. Any construction and post construction activity must not impact on the condition of the waterway, and is to be conducted so as not to breach the Environmental Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009. 20. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that states that the oyster habitat restoration substrates are constructed in accordance with best practice methods and is structurally sound must be submitted to Council. This certification must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the completion of the works. 21. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state of repair in accordance with the approved plans B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

    The minutes record no vote on this motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.

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  21. That the item lay on the table until such time as the previous resolution from the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 April 2022 with audit details be received. The Proc… procedural motion Development Superseded

    That the item lay on the table until such time as the previous resolution from the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 April 2022 with audit details be received. The Procedural Motion was considered ultra vires and the Chair ruled the motion invalid.

    Moved by Karen Finzel, seconded by Clare Stewart.

    The minutes record no vote on this procedural motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.

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  22. That the item lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 May 2022. Cr Lorentson withdrew the motion. procedural motion Development Superseded

    That the item lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 May 2022. Cr Lorentson withdrew the motion.

    Moved by Amelia Lorentson.

    The minutes record no vote on this procedural motion: they go straight on to the amendment that followed, below.

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  23. That Council note the report by Coordinator Engineering to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. OPW22/0029 for Operational … committee recommendation Development Carried · 4–3

    That Council note the report by Coordinator Engineering to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. OPW22/0029 for Operational Works (Prescribed Tidal Works – Noosa River Oyster Habitat Restoration for Noosa River and A. Approve the application in accordance with Referral Agency Conditions provided by SARA on 7 April 2022 and the following conditions: Approved Plans 1. Phase 1 – Pilot Phase is only approved as part of this development approval. 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 NROR-2021-00 A General Notes & Site Selection 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-01 - Restoration Zones 20/05/2021 NROR-2021-02 A Module Designs 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-03 A Goat Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-04 A Tewantin Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-05 A Noosa Sound West Restoration Site 09/07/2021 NROR-2021-06 A Noosa Sound East Restoration Site 09/07/2021 Currency Period 3. The development approval lapses if the works have not been substantially started by 19 May 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council. General Conditions 4. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the Noosa Oyster Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan prepared by The Nature Conservancy dated January 2022. 5. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) requirements relating to signage and aids to navigation as detailed in the Noosa Oyster Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan (Section 7) prepared by The Nature Conservancy dated January 2022. 6. All works must be undertaken in accordance with DAF requirements relating to notifications, marking of approved boundary areas and restoration of marine plants/tidal profiles that are temporarily impacted as a result of the works as detailed in the SARA Decision Notice. 7. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control (BPESC) guidelines for Australia (International Erosion Control Association). 8. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Sections 6.1 and 6.4 of Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project - Project Restoration Plan prepared by The Nature Conservancy Australia dated January 2022. 9. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the current Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual: Soil management guidelines, prepared by the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, 2014. 10. All materials used for construction works must be clean materials to ensure that the works do not contaminate the waterway. 11. All structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall. 12. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or easements. 13. In the event of collapse or failure of structural integrity of the oyster restoration substrates, the works must be removed from the waterway or reconstructed in accordance with this development approval. 14. All works must be undertaken in accordance with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which consolidates the commitments and management measures described in the Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan including, but not limited to: a. A Site Management Plan which describes environmental management measures at the proposed load out site including details of stockpile management; b. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) in accordance with BPESC guidelines; c. A Marine Plant and Water Quality Monitoring Plan designed to monitor the composition of marine plant assemblages at habitat restoration sites and appropriate sites upstream and downstream; and d. A Marine Biosecurity Management Plan for construction vessels. The CEMP should be submitted to Council for approval 20 business days prior to the commencement of works. 15. A monitoring report must be provided to Council on a six-monthly basis for the first year (and annually for the following 4 years) following completion of construction works which details the results of restoration monitoring and evaluation, including adaptive management measures taken and the success or otherwise of those measures. 16. Upon completion of construction works, any construction debris or waste must be removed from site and disposed of appropriately. 17. Lighting associated with the construction phase must be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting. 18. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pumpout facilities. 19. Any construction and post construction activity must not impact on the condition of the waterway, and is to be conducted so as not to breach the Environmental Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009. 20. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that states that the oyster habitat restoration substrates are constructed in accordance with best practice methods and is structurally sound must be submitted to Council. This certification must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the completion of the works. 21. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state of repair in accordance with the approved plans B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

    Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Brian Stockwell.

    for 4 — Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Joe Jurisevic, Tom Wegener
    against 3 — Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart

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  24. Financial Performance Report – April 2022
  25. That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 outlining April 2022 year to date fin… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 outlining April 2022 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.

    Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Karen Finzel.

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

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  26. Operational Plan Progress Report – Third Quarter 2021-22
  27. That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the 2021-22 Operational Plan and: A. … committee recommendation Carried unanimously

    That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the 2021-22 Operational Plan and: A. Note the progress report for the 2021-22 Operational Plan to 31 March 2022 provided as Attachment 1; and B. Note the status of Council’s Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 2.

    Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.

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

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