Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING | 15 OCTOBER 2026


               renewable energy, electrification, and emissions reduction outcomes in the
               Noosa Shire. Council will support survey design to ensure alignment with
               the Climate Change Response Plan;
               c) ZEN Inc must achieve a minimum Co-contribution Ratio of 1:1 in each
               financial year including both cash and in-kind contributions and must report
               that ratio in its Annual Report. Council and ZEN Inc will agree a
               methodology for valuing and reporting volunteer and professional in-kind
               contributions; and
               d) Where ZEN Inc is unable to meet a requirement of this clause in each
               reporting period, it must report the reason and the steps proposed to
               address it. Non-achievement of the Co-contribution Ratio is a matter for
               Council’s consideration under clause 6.2 and does not of itself constitute a
               breach of this Agreement.
     C. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments/corrections to the Alliance
        Agreement 2026-2029 if required prior to execution;
     D. Note that any future funding contribution will be determined at annual budget
        considerations;
     E. Appoint Cr Brian Stockwell to act as observer on the ZEN Inc board;
     F. Note the Annual report (2025) and EV & Electrify Everything Expo Report (2026)
        delivered by ZEN Inc as at Attachment 7 and 10 to this report; and
     G. Note ZEN Inc’s strategic plan (Attachments 8 and 9) that sets the direction of the
        organisation for the next three years and the Annual Operational Plan
        (Attachments 2 and 3) that includes targets and KPIs for the 2026/27 financial
        year.
     H. Require ZEN Inc to provide a statement that ZEN Inc is solvent as at October
        2026;
     I. Request that ZEN Inc provide Appendix I - P&L by project - as previously omitted
        from Annual Report.

     Carried on the casting vote of the Chair.
     For:             Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
     Against:         Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson




13   ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS

13.1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT SEPTEMBER 2026
     Council Resolution
     Moved:          Cr Tom Wegener
     Seconded:       Cr Nicola Wilson
     That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Ordinary
     Meeting dated 15 October 2026 regarding Council's financial performance to 30
     September 2026.
     Carried.
     For:            Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Brian
                     Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:        None




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