Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                         16 APRIL 2026


11.2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 7
     APRIL 2026


11.2.1.     NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE CAFE LEASE RENEWAL

            Cr Amelia Lorentson
            "In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 – I, Cr Amelia
            Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation
            to Item 11.2.1 - Noosa Aquatic Centre Cafe Lease Renewal on this agenda, as I
            engaged with the applicant regarding the proposed contract during the live
            procurement/contract process. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now
            leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on."

            Cr Lorentson left the meeting.

             Council Resolution
             Moved:             Cr Brian Stockwell
             Seconded:          Cr Jessica Phillips
             That Council
             A. Note the report by the Sport and Active Lifestyles Manager to the Services &
                Organisation Committee dated 7 April 2026;
             B. Approve the lease renewal to Poolside NAC for the operations of the Noosa
                Aquatic Centre Café for two (2) years commencing 1 April 2026 at a rate of
                $59,000 p.a ex GST and increasing to $62,000 p.a ex GST in year 2;
             C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to award three (3) subsequent one-year
                extensions, each incorporating a CPI increase, subject to the lessee
                complying with the terms of the lease; and
             D. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of the lease, under
                Section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the renewal
                is to the existing tenant.

             Carried.
             For:             Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                              Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
             Against:         None
            Cr Lorentson having declared a conflict of interest was not present and not
            eligible to vote.

            Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting.


11.2.2.     CONTRACT CN25082 PROVISION OF TURF MOWING &
            MAINTENANCE SERVICES

             That Council
             A. Note the report by the Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator to the Services &
                Organisation Committee dated 7 April 2026;
             B. Award Contract No. CN25082 for Provision of Turf Mowing and Maintenance
                Services under a schedule of rates contract, for an initial term of two (2) years
                commencing 1 June 2026 and expiring on 30 June 2028, to the following
                contractor:
                       1. APG Group Pty Ltd for Separable Portions A and B; and