General Committee Meeting - 13 March 2023
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 2023 archive, under 13 March
- Minutes: council's 2023 archive, under 13 March
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 13 February 2023 be received and confirmed. committee resolution Carried unanimously
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 13 February 2023 be received and confirmed.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Short Stay Letting or Home Hosted Accommodation Local Law
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That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 March 2023 and A. Note the 12 month r… committee recommendation Local laws Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 March 2023 and A. Note the 12 month review of the Local Law has been completed; B. Undertake the range of actions identified in this report to improve the implementation of the Short Stay Letting or Home Hosted Accommodation Local Law, and specifically: 1. Increase staff resources to include two additional local law assessment and compliance officers on a temporary basis to assess the backlog of applications and undertake compliance action where required; 2. Undertake compliance and enforcement action on properties operating short stay letting or home hosted accommodation without an approval or not displaying an approval notice; 3. Introduce an annual renewal fee on 30 June 2023 for all short stay let and home hosted accommodation properties on a sliding scale at a rate of: • Detached house $400 • Detached house limited to 4 times and maximum 60 days $100 • Unit $200 • Unit limited to 4 times and maximum 60 days $100 • Home hosted accommodation $100 C. Continue to monitor the implementation of the Short Stay Letting or Home Hosted Accommodation local law and make improvements where needed; and D. Continue to liaise with the multi-interest stakeholder group on the implementation of the local law on an as-needs basis and thank this group for their input into the review process to date.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa Council Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map
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That Council review the report by Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting 7 March 2023 and A. Approve the Threatene… motion Superseded
That Council review the report by Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting 7 March 2023 and A. Approve the Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map as referred to in Attachment 1 to this report for the purpose of implementation; and B. Consider a funding allocation for priority management of sea turtles to commence implementation of the Roadmap, as part of Council’s 2023/24 budget deliberations. Amendment No. 1
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, 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 A be amended as follows: A. Approve the Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map as referred to in Attachment 1 to this report for the purpose of implemen… amendment Carried unanimously
That item A be amended as follows: A. Approve the Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map as referred to in Attachment 1 to this report for the purpose of implementation; except as an amended below: 1. Include the Mary River Cod as an iconic species for freshwater waterways, wetlands and riparian zone habitats; 2. Authorise the CEO to make the necessary amendments to reflect this addition; and
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Item B be amended and Items C and D be added as follows: B. Immediately commence the implementation of the Roadmap focussed on the conservation of sea tu… amendment Superseded
That Item B be amended and Items C and D be added as follows: B. Immediately commence the implementation of the Roadmap focussed on the conservation of sea turtles by: 1. Adopting a zero tolerance approach to driving on coastal dunes targeting compliance and enforcement action on peak times during the turtle nesting and hatching season; 2. Further, request staff commence immediate negotiations with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife, Queensland Police Service and the Teewah Cooloola Working Group to develop a joint education, compliance and enforcement regime commencing this Easter Break potentially involving: i. Fixed and drone mounted surveillance cameras; ii. Closure of the North Shore beach either side of high tide if driving conditions would force dunal driving; iii. Appropriate signage and presence of authorised officers during peak periods; C. Advise the Member of Noosa and the Minister for the Environment of the Council’s position on this matter and seeking their support for any regulatory reform and budgetary allocation required to achieve the desired outcomes; D. Consider a funding allocation for priority management of sea turtles as part of Council’s 2023/24 budget deliberations.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, 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 the matter lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 March 2023 to allow Councillors to discuss budget implications. procedural motion Carried · 5–2
That the matter lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 March 2023 to allow Councillors to discuss budget implications.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Karen Finzel.
for 5 — Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
against 2 — Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson - Noosa Heads Lions Paid Parking – Extension of Parking to 1 May 2024
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That Council note the report by the Project Manager Special Projects to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and A. Note that Council’s resolutio… motion Superseded
That Council note the report by the Project Manager Special Projects to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and A. Note that Council’s resolution on 17 September, 2020 allowed temporary parking in the Noosa Heads Lions Park on long weekends and school holidays during the Queensland Government’s Covid 19 Public Health Declaration, principally to accommodate the South-East Queensland Drive tourism market during interstate and international travel restrictions that were imposed as a response to the pandemic; B. Note that the Queensland Government’s COVID 19 Public Health Declaration ended from October 31, 2022; C. Note that continued use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park greenspace for car parking on long weekends and school holidays is contrary to the Department of Resources park designation, the Noosa Design Principles, the Noosa Plan, The Transport Strategy and the spirit and intent of Council’s September 17, 2020 resolution; D. Note that shire-wide free weekend buses, that provide alternative means of accessing the Noosa Heads precinct, was introduced to the network in February 2022; E. Discontinue car parking in the Noosa Heads Lions Park on long weekends and Queensland July and September school holidays after this Easter Period, as per the September 17, 2020 Council resolution; F. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for paid parking during Christmas and Easter School holidays for a further 12 months, with delegation to the CEO to reduce the days subject to weather, over the following periods: • Queensland Christmas school holidays including Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December 2023, Tuesday 26 December 2023 to Sunday 14 January 2024, Saturday 20 to 21 January 2024; • Queensland Easter school holidays from Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024; G. Write to the Department of Resources to inform of the intended use of Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for peak period parking during the above-mentioned periods, and that community engagement and future use of the park is proposed to be undertaken as part of Noosa Council’s Destination Management Plan; H. Delegate the CEO to work with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to determine new paid carparking pricing for Lions Park that offsets the reduction in revenue and better reflects the cost of carparking on community greenspace in the Hastings Street precinct; I. Approve allocation of 50% of the car parking revenue after GST to the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club and the remaining revenue towards Go Noosa initiatives and park remediation; J. That an amount equivalent to 50% of Council’s share of the ‘profit’ from car parking in the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve be held ‘in reserve’ and allocated to recreational improvements in Noosa Heads Lions Park for residents and visitors alike, noting that the term ‘profit’ refers to Council’s share of the revenue less costs associated with parking on the reserve; and K. Seek community feedback on the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park for car parking as part of the proposed Destination Management Plan. Amendment No. 1
Moved by Frank Wilkie, 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 Item G be changed to Item F and amended to read: F. Write to the Department of Resources and seek Ministerial approval for temporary approval for the us… amendment Lost · 3–4
That Item G be changed to Item F and amended to read: F. Write to the Department of Resources and seek Ministerial approval for temporary approval for the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for peak period parking during Queensland Easter school holidays, 1 April to 16 April 2023; And that Item G be added to read: G. Develop a new budget initiative to implement measures to achieve the Transport Strategy’s outcomes and to actively manage the numbers of cars accessing the Hastings St, Main Beach and Noosa National Park Precinct such as: 1. Variable priced paid carparking with significant exemptions for residents; 2. Congestion charging with significant exemptions for residents; 3. Review the existing time control limits of parking spaces in this precinct and associated new parking restrictions in surrounding residential streets; and 4. Construction of temporary priority lanes for buses, and two wheeled transportation during peak periods. And that Item K be amended to read: K. Seek community feedback on the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park for car parking. as part of the proposed Destination Management Plan. Cr Stockwell made an apology to staff in regards to comments made and withdrew the comments.
Moved by Brian Stockwell, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
for 3 — Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Joe Jurisevic
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That Item G be amended to read: G. Write to the Minister of the Department of Resources to inform request of the intended proposed use of Noosa Heads Lions Pa… amendment Carried unanimously
That Item G be amended to read: G. Write to the Minister of the Department of Resources to inform request of the intended proposed use of Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for peak period parking during the above-mentioned periods, and that community engagement and future use of the park is proposed to be undertaken as part of Noosa Council’s Destination Management Plan;
Moved by Joe Jurisevic, seconded by Tom Wegener.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Item L be added to read: L. Request a report to Council advising of traffic modelling and future impact, should the park no longer be utilised for overf… amendment Carried unanimously
That Item L be added to read: L. Request a report to Council advising of traffic modelling and future impact, should the park no longer be utilised for overflow parking at peak periods;
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Item M be added to read: M. Offer assistance to transition to the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in sourcing future fundraising opportunities as they become a… amendment Carried unanimously
That Item M be added to read: M. Offer assistance to transition to the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in sourcing future fundraising opportunities as they become available.
Moved by Amelia Lorentson, seconded by Brian Stockwell.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
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That Council note the report by the Project Manager Special Projects to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and A. Note that Council’s resolutio… committee recommendation Carried · 4–3
That Council note the report by the Project Manager Special Projects to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and A. Note that Council’s resolution on 17 September, 2020 allowed temporary parking in the Noosa Heads Lions Park on long weekends and school holidays during the Queensland Government’s Covid 19 Public Health Declaration, principally to accommodate the South-East Queensland Drive tourism market during interstate and international travel restrictions that were imposed as a response to the pandemic; B. Note that the Queensland Government’s COVID 19 Public Health Declaration ended from October 31, 2022; C. Note that continued use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park greenspace for car parking on long weekends and school holidays is contrary to the Department of Resources park designation, the Noosa Design Principles, the Noosa Plan, The Transport Strategy and the spirit and intent of Council’s September 17, 2020 resolution; D. Note that shire-wide free weekend buses, that provide alternative means of accessing the Noosa Heads precinct, was introduced to the network in February 2022; E. Discontinue car parking in the Noosa Heads Lions Park on long weekends and Queensland July and September school holidays after this Easter Period, as per the September 17, 2020 Council resolution; F. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for paid parking during Christmas and Easter School holidays for a further 12 months, with delegation to the CEO to reduce the days subject to weather, over the following periods: • Queensland Christmas school holidays including Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December 2023, Tuesday 26 December 2023 to Sunday 14 January 2024, Saturday 20 to 21 January 2024; • Queensland Easter school holidays from Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024; G. Write to the Minister of the Department of Resources to inform of request the intended proposed use of Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for peak period parking during the above-mentioned periods, and that community engagement and future use of the park is proposed to be undertaken as part of Noosa Council’s Destination Management Plan; H. Delegate the CEO to work with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to determine new paid carparking pricing for Lions Park that offsets the reduction in revenue and better reflects the cost of carparking on community greenspace in the Hastings Street precinct; I. Approve allocation of 50% of the car parking revenue after GST to the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club and the remaining revenue towards Go Noosa initiatives and park remediation; J. That an amount equivalent to 50% of Council’s share of the ‘profit’ from car parking in the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve be held ‘in reserve’ and allocated to recreational improvements in Noosa Heads Lions Park for residents and visitors alike, noting that the term ‘profit’ refers to Council’s share of the revenue less costs associated with parking on the reserve; and K. Seek community feedback on the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park for car parking as part of the proposed Destination Management Plan. L. Request a report to Council advising of traffic modelling and future impact, should the park no longer be utilised for overflow parking at peak periods. M. Offer assistance to transition to the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in sourcing future fundraising opportunities as they become available.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Karen Finzel.
for 4 — Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Joe Jurisevic, Brian Stockwell
against 3 — Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel - Healthy Land and Water Funding Contribution
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That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer - River Strategy & Engagement to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and authori… committee recommendation Grants & funding Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer - River Strategy & Engagement to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and authorise the CEO to enter a 3 (three) year Agreement with Healthy Land & Water to June 2025 in accordance with Attachment 1 to the Report.
Moved by Tom Wegener, seconded by Joe Jurisevic.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Financial Performance Report – March 2023
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 outlining February 2023 year to dat… committee recommendation Budget & finance Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 outlining February 2023 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 Clare Stewart.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Noosa Council Brand Refresh
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That Council note the report by the Communications and Community Engagement Manager to the General Committee dated 13 March 2023 and approve the refreshed brand… committee recommendation Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Communications and Community Engagement Manager to the General Committee dated 13 March 2023 and approve the refreshed brand and associated elements, colour palette and typography provided in Attachment 1 to the Report.
Moved by Frank Wilkie, seconded by Amelia Lorentson.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Confidential Session
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That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing negotiations relat… committee resolution Carried unanimously
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing negotiations relating to the taking of land by the local government under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 in relation to Item 7 - Voluntary Flood Recovery Property Acquisition.
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 meeting be re-opened to the public. committee resolution Carried unanimously
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Moved by Clare Stewart, seconded by Karen Finzel.
Carried unanimously. The minutes do not name who voted which way.
- Confidential: Not for Public Release – Voluntary Flood Recovery Property Acquisition
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That Council note the report by the Community Connections Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and A. Through the Commonwealth and S… committee recommendation Closed doors Carried unanimously
That Council note the report by the Community Connections Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and A. Through the Commonwealth and State Resilient Home Fund, purchase the property as detailed in the Report for the purposes of the voluntary home buy-back program, provided that all processes have been satisfactorily completed with Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA); B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take the necessary action to implement Council’s decision, including but not limited to making, amending, and discharging the contractual arrangement/s; and C. Undertake the necessary actions to fulfil the conditions of the program.
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 2023 meeting archive
- Decisions: our votes register, parsed from council's minutes
- Council's meetings index: noosa.qld.gov.au