COUNCIL WATCH

WITH AMANDA

HAY

Email: frangipani1956@msn.com

The following are my views, not those of the Editor. Any threats of legal action can be directed to me.

Bouquet

Thank you to Council for hosting the “Community Forum – Building Inclusive Disaster Resilience - Scenic Rim region” session on 13 March, which I attended.

Many useful and like-minded contacts across the Scenic Rim were made.

Progress!

My RTI application re the previous two CEOs’ remuneration details is finally progressing after 15 months.

Office of the Information Commissioner external review approach- ing finalization, pending 3rd party consultation with the former CEOs –again.

Bouquet

Thank you to Council and the LGAQ for holding a “So you want to be a Councillor” information session for aspiring candidates in the Division 1 By Election on 20 March.

An opportunity to learn about a Councillor’s Roles and Responsibilities prior to nominating. Presumably the Advisor had a hand in this as there has never been a similar session in the past. There are four nominated candidates, including one from Beaudesert!

Hopefully there will be resilience training for the successful candidate, and yes, I have nominated as an independent, self-funded (and local) candidate.

Growth Management Strategy

Planning Scheme amendments to implement the Growth Management Strategy appeared on the Agenda for Council’s meeting on 21 March 2023: Major Amendment Phase 1 GMS Implementation: “3. Investigate potential locations for additional employment zoned land in the Canungra Study Area.”

A sign of future re-zoning perhaps?

Canungra water

Supply Issues

Who attended the info session/chat conducted by Urban Utilities on 17 March 2023 and were your issues addressed?

Costs Update

Appeal 2001 of 2021 –SDA Property Nominees

P/L -v- SRRC. “Disability tourist cabins” Tamborine Mountain – costs award.

My Offer to Settle made to Council on 16 February 2023 just doesn’t make it onto an Agenda for a vote. The developer has agreed to a settlement significantly less than the original amount demanded. I have been overwhelmed by the support shown by donors to date, with the amount raised being $33,956 and rising (BSB 814-282 Account: 30063911 Name: A.Hay).

I thank those from across the Scenic Rim who have supported me. Some donations and letters of sup- port have come from very unexpected sources. They donate….and they vote.

Development Applications

RAL23/016 – 1-47 Geiger Rd, Canungra. Code assessable sub-division (yes, another one!) Submitted 21 March. 2 lots into 17.

Court Cases:

Planning and Environment Court (all heard in open court):

1308/22 – Torcross Investments P/L -v- SRRC. SRRC refused DA –subdivision 1 lot into 2, Canungra. Judgement delivery 23 March 2023 –outcome not yet publicly available.

436/23 – Jaykai No.2 Family Trust -v- SRRC. Filed 22 Feb 2023. Appeal against Council’s refusal – Service Station at 2571 Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road, Tamborine.