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Services & Organisation Committee Agenda
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Lease Renewal approved 5+5 under s236, Foreshore Masterplan referred, Revised design: parking cuts, 3.5m path, Funding/Data grants, QCoast2100, Operational Plan delays/KPI gains, Hinterland outreach.
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• Frank Wilkie: Moved approval of a revised 5+5 year lease for Sunrise Dental Care at Sunrise Shops, with CEO authorised to grant the option if compliant (Item 7.1; 03:19–03:55).
• Karen Finzel: Seconded and noted the report was “very thorough”; resolution carried unanimously (Item 7.1; 03:21–03:55).
• Robyn Mercer: Rationale: tenant needs 10-year cumulative term to secure finance for equipment and shopfront upgrades; longer term benefits community and precinct (Item 7.1; 02:06–03:14).
• Committee: Applied tender exemption under s236(1)(c)(iii) LGR 2012 for renewal to the existing tenant; supersedes 17 April 2025 resolution (Item 7.1).
• Karen Finzel: Moved to refer Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan to General Committee due to significance; carried unanimously (Item 7.2; 09:17–10:10).
• Shaun Walsh: Explained revised masterplan after strong community feedback: softer design, retained character, no wholesale carpark relocation; extensive engagement undertaken (Item 7.2; 04:27–07:22).
• Staff (Aidan/Shaun/Shayan): Funding: $1.8m “Changing Places” Coyota Park facility 100% funded (SCQCSP); DRF revetment wall 50/50; QCoast2100 $100k resilience study integrated (Item 7.2; 06:34–07:35, 07:35–09:17).
• Jessica Phillips: Probed microclimate sensor validity (approx. 14 sensors over ~1 year; USC NVMet model), CHAP currency, sea-level projection basis, and parking/path width assumptions; some answers taken on notice (Item 7.2; 12:49–17:32, 20:48–23:20).
• Staff: Parking: ~404 spaces along foreshore; at boat ramp reduce 14→4 car parks, add 18 motorcycle/scooter spaces; provide 3.5m shared path to reduce conflicts and improve safety (Item 7.2; 18:16–22:49).
• Staff: Overwater promenade downsized to be low-key; proposed elevated walkway at Chaplin Park to maintain usability during tidal inundation (Item 7.2; 24:08–26:12).
• Committee: Referred Operational Plan 2024–25 Q3 report to General Committee due to significance; carried unanimously (Item 8.1; 40:57–41:19, 43:40–45:47).
• Executive (Larry Sengstock/Officer): Operational Plan status: 107 initiatives; 81 on schedule, 18 minor disruptions, 8 major disruptions; delays linked to significant community feedback on masterplan and resourcing (Item 8.1; 32:46–34:50).
• Executive: KPI highlights: ICT help desk closures within 48h improved via added staffing; customer service queue times down after centralising team; staff turnover stabilising vs 21/22 highs (Item 8.1; 37:31–43:21).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Shaun Walsh: Acknowledged first masterplan draft “didn’t get it right”; revised after substantial engagement indicating support for a character-aligned approach (Item 7.2; 04:27–07:22).
• Jessica Phillips: Sought transparency on data sufficiency (microclimate baseline, model calibration) and policy foundations (CHAP 2021 vs accelerated climate science), with follow-ups on notice (12:49–17:32).
• Committee: Elevated both Item 7.2 and Item 8.1 to General Committee to enable broader scrutiny and questions from all councillors (09:17–10:10; 40:57–41:19).
• Staff: Clarified path width standards and funding expectations (TMR prefers ≥3.0m for Principal Cycle Network), addressing community concern about scale vs safety (21:10–23:03).
Legal / Risk
• Committee: Lease renewal lawfully relied on LGR 2012 s236(1)(c)(iii) tender exemption for incumbent tenant; mitigates procurement challenge risk (Item 7.1).
• Chair/Staff: Minutes confirm Item 7.1 decision supersedes 17 April 2025 resolution, reducing ambiguity and potential ultra vires concerns (Item 7.1).
• Officer: Quarterly reporting delivered per Local Government Regulation prescription; minor delay attributed to reporting system rollout (30:42–32:46).
• Executive: Note of protected industrial action potentially affecting KPIs next quarter flags service risk monitoring (34:50–35:38).
• Staff: Masterplan integrates QCoast2100 projections (0.8m SLR by 2100, mid-range under higher emissions), aligning with Qld technical guidelines to defend design choices (15:27–17:16).
Environmental Concerns
• Staff: Foreshore challenges: ageing assets, tidal inundation, flooding, erosion, extreme heat; resilience study produced nature-based, shade-focused responses (04:27–09:17).
• Staff: Data-driven approach: ~14 microclimate sensors, USC NVMet modelling, multi-criteria analysis of shoreline options, 12D foreshore model (07:35–09:17; 13:33–14:19).
• Staff: Elevated walkway proposed at Chaplin Park due to frequent tidal inundation to maintain access (25:41–26:12).
• Staff: Wider shaded shared path at boat ramp improves safety and reduces conflict “pinch point,” informed by heat findings (21:46–23:20).
Short Term Accommodation / Hinterland Economy
• Tom Wegener: Urged engagement with hinterland businesses/farmers (agri-hub proof-of-concept, employment land, business support), noting STAs are “no longer viable” in hinterland (44:01–45:37).
• Kim Rawlings: Agreed to support outreach and guidance to facilitate compliant hinterland business establishment (46:09–46:14).
Full Official Meeting Minutes
Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Karen Finzel (Chair), Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 JUNE 2025
1. DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 1.30pm.
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Karen Finzel (Chair)
Cr Jessica Phillips (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Nicola Wilson
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Amelia Lorentson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
The Minutes of the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting held on 15 May be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
5 PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 JUNE 2025
7.1 SUNRISE SHOPS - SHOP 4 REVISED LEASE RENEWAL
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee dated 10 June 2025; and A. Note that this resolution supersedes the Council resolution at the Ordinary Meeting dated 17 April 2025 regarding the lease renewal term for Shop 4, Sunrise Shops; B. Approve the lease renewal to Sunrise Dental Care Pty Ltd for Shop 4, Sunrise Shops for five (5) years commencing 1 July 2025; C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to award a subsequent one (1) by five (5) year extension of the lease 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 unanimously.
7.2 NOOSAVILLE FORESHORE INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERPLAN
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 7.2 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
Carried unanimously.
8. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
8.1 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q3 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 8.1 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
Carried unanimously.
9. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Nil.
10. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 2.17pm.
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