Ordinary Meeting - 17 July 2025
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 10:00AM
Location: Noosa Shire Council Chambers , 9 Pelican Street , Tewantin , QLD 4565 , Australia
Organiser: Noosa Shire Council
Duration: 03:14:25
Synopsis: Shark Nets trial sought, LGAQ motions endorsed, Operational Plan adopted, CN24802 remediation awarded, Junction roundtable set, Leases approved, Audit noted, Accessibility upgrades committed.
Meeting Attendees
Councillors
Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola Wilson Executive Officers
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Community Services Kerri Contini Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh Deputations
Deaire Pecora Liam Anlezark Danielle Trask Lachie Debnam Public Question Time
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Key Decisions & Discussions Frank Wilkie: Mayoral Minute carried to request the State trial removal of shark mesh nets during whale migration in Noosa, with education/consultation and non-lethal measures like drones and SMART drumlines (42:07–1:15:07; Item 9.1). Council: Endorsed LGAQ Conference motions on youth early intervention, community dispute resolution, non-lethal shark mitigation trials, and acceleration of national plastics reforms (1:29:20; Item 11.4.4). Council: Adopted Operational Plan 2025–26 and noted the 2024/25 interim financial performance with sustainability indicators (1:29:20; Items 11.4.2–11.4.3). Council: Agreed to convene a stakeholder roundtable to manage venue–resident conflicts in Noosa Junction, continuing engagement with residents, OLGR and QPS (1:20:29–1:29:20; Item 11.4.1). Council: Approved lease of Peregian Digital Hub Office (Lease Area C, 75m²) to Cova AI Pty Ltd for 1 year with a CEO-authorised 2-year extension (Item 11.2.1). Council: Awarded Sunrise Shops, Shop 1 lease to William Brown for 3 years with potential two 3-year extensions under CEO delegation (1:16:45–1:18:10; Item 11.2.2). Council: Awarded CN25114 to Northlane Consulting Engineers for DRFA project management; approved $200k recoverable support and $486,751 non-recoverable essential costs (Item 11.2.3). Council: Shifted 21 Aug 2025 Ordinary Meeting to 5pm at Kin Kin Memorial School of Arts Hall with livestreaming and advertising (Item 11.2.7). Council: Noted multiple Audit & Risk Committee updates including internal audit plan, QAO insights, cyber risk, risk maturity, fraud/corruption/PID, insurance, and EoFY status (Item 11.1). Council: Approved register of delegations Council-to-CEO under s257 LGA 2009 (Item 11.2.5). Council: Approved international representation of Tom Wegener at UNESCO Biosphere Conference (self-funded) in his capacity as NBRF Director (Item 11.2.6). Council: In confidential session, awarded CN24802 for 62 Lake Macdonald Dr remediation and subdivision to Carruthers Contracting for $3.09m (SP1) and $2.68m (SP2), CEO delegated to administer (1:30:55–3:12:59; Item 13.1). Contentious / Transparency Matters Amelia Lorentson: Opposed Mayoral Minute not on substance but due to lack of prior community consultation with surf clubs, business, residents and biosphere groups; urged process via Oceans for All and MP-led engagement (58:20–1:09:28; Item 9.1). Brian Stockwell: Raised point of order that detailed cross-examination of the Mayor on shark program operations was out of order; Chair upheld but answered a question (53:40–54:35; Item 9.1). Jessica Phillips: Sought clarity on whether “roundtable” for Noosa Junction implies one or multiple sessions to avoid false expectations; administration indicated start with one and iterate (1:21:00–1:22:45; Item 11.4.1). Public: Disability access at Cooroy State School carpark challenged as inadequate despite meeting NCC minimums; Council committed to add and upgrade accessible bays (16:26–18:19; Items 7.1, 8.1). Pat Spicer Q&A: Queried breadth of social/affordable housing CHP engagement beyond Coast2Bay and Council’s Cooroy landholdings; CEO listed >12 provider engagements and provided local asset examples (23:22–25:36; Item 8.3). Council: Entered confidential session for CN24802 under s254J(3)(g) LGR 2012; split vote on award indicates divergent views on cost/scope (1:30:55–3:12:59; Item 13.1). Legal / Risk Shark nets trial request: Advocacy touches State jurisdiction (DAF SCP); reliance on KPMG review mitigates policy risk, but absence of prior Noosa-specific consultation raises procedural fairness/transparency concerns per local policy norms (42:07–1:12:30; Items 9.1, 11.4.4.3). Confidential contracting: CN24802 lawfully closed to public under LGR s254J(3)(g); resolution delegated broad CEO powers “to do all things necessary,” which heightens contract variation/administration risk management needs (1:30:55; Item 13.1). Delegations: Annual adoption of Council-to-CEO delegations under LGA s257 maintains administrative law compliance; note alignment with procurement and PAWT reporting (Item 11.2.5; 11.2.4). Audit & Risk posture: QAO insights noted; cyber risk, fraud/corruption, risk maturity and insurance updates acknowledged, evidencing active assurance functions though specific residual risks not debated in open (Item 11.1). Accessibility obligations: NCC D3.5 compliance cited for Cooroy School carpark; Council initiated additional PWD bay and shared zone, reducing exposure to discrimination/access complaints while on State-controlled road reserve (16:41–18:19; Item 8.1). Conflicts of Interest Amelia Lorentson: Declared a declarable COI for Sunrise Shops Shop 1 lease due to meeting an applicant during live procurement; exited chamber and did not vote, consistent with Ch 5B LGA 2009 (1:16:45–1:18:10; Item 11.2.2). Environmental Concerns (Whales, Shark Nets, Plastics) Frank Wilkie: Framed KPMG findings: higher non-target bycatch with nets, whales all released but long-term harm concerns; argued Noosa as UNESCO Biosphere “living laboratory” suitable for trial (42:07–50:18; Item 9.1). Tom Wegener: Supported motion emphasizing bycatch (incl. turtles) and need for education like SurfSMART; acknowledged uncertainty but urged modern trials (55:00–58:20; Item 9.1). Council: LGAQ motion seeks State partnerships for non-lethal trials during whale migration to reduce non-target harm while maintaining safety (Item 11.4.4.3). Council: LGAQ motion on plastics calls for accelerated National Plastics Plan/Packaging Roadmap to curb environmental and financial impacts (Item 11.4.4.4). Police, OLGR and Precinct Management Jessica Phillips: Pressed for clarity that Noosa Junction roundtable starts with one session and expands as needed; sought proactive comms on precinct conflict (1:21:00–1:24:59; Item 11.4.1). Larry Sengstock: Confirmed upcoming councillor workshop on Shire-wide CCTV, with immediate focus on Hastings St and integration of Junction movements; will consider proactive comms (1:23:03–1:24:59; Item 11.4.1). Council: Resolution explicitly includes OLGR and QPS participation to address venue compliance and late-night spillover impacts on residents (Item 11.4.1). Housing and 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Council: Awarded CN24802 for remediation and subdivision at 62 Lake Macdonald Dr to Carruthers Contracting (total $5.78m ex GST across two separable portions), indicating project progression (3:12:59; Item 13.1). Public Q&A: CEO outlined Council’s decade-long engagement with at least a dozen registered CHPs beyond Coast2Bay; noted Tier 1 capacity and metro-scaled proponents (23:36–24:35; Item 8.3). Public Q&A: Provided examples of Council landholdings in/near Cooroy (parks, library, carparks, Butter Factory), not an exhaustive list (24:45–25:36; Item 8.3). Active Transport and Accessibility Shaun Walsh: Clarified Pomona Summit Rd 2.5m shared path budgeted in 24/25 but scheduled for construction in 25/26, linking school to town via Page and Meridan Courts; TMR grant secured for Walking Network Plan (22:01–23:05; Item 8.2). Shaun Walsh: On Cooroy State School, NCC D3.5 requires 1 PWD bay per 100 spaces; site has 47 spaces and 1 bay, with Council now designing an additional bay and shared zone upgrade after parent/school request (16:41–18:19; Item 8.1). Governance, Audit & Cyber Council: Noted internal audit plan, internal audit update, QAO insights on audit committees, and risk maturity progress, indicating continuing improvement focus (Item 11.1.1–11.1.7). Council: Noted ICT Cyber risk update and insurance management update, consistent with contemporary local government risk landscapes (Items 11.1.5, 11.1.8). Council: Noted shell financial statements/EoFY prep, aligning with statutory financial reporting obligations (Item 11.1.9). Community Sport and Inclusion Danielle Trask (Connect Rugby League): Sought Council support and visibility for all-abilities programs; requested meeting with Mayor and inclusion in Olympic/Paralympic legacy discussions (4:33–9:30; Item 7.2). Liam Anlezark (Noosa Pirates): Reported strong community impact since 2023 partnership and opportunities to position Noosa as an inclusive sport leader; noted infrastructure planning relevance to 2032 (9:36–12:34; Item 7.2). Lachie Debnam: Advocated for inclusion and anti-ableism through Connect League growth from 5 players to three teams; urged Noosa to be “diverse by nature” (12:34–15:54; Item 7.2).
Official Meeting Minutes
MINUTES Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 17 July 2025 10:00 AM Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson “Noosa Shire – different by nature” ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 1 DECLARATION OF OPENING The meeting was declared open at 10.00am. 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 COUNCILLORS Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair) Cr Karen Finzel Cr Jessica Phillips Cr Amelia Lorentson Cr Brian Stockwell Cr Tom Wegener Cr Nicola Wilson EXECUTIVE Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Community Services Kerri Contini Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh APOLOGIES Nil. 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4.1 ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES DATED 19 JUNE 2025 Council Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 19 June 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia For: Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None 5 PETITIONS Nil. 6. PRESENTATIONS Nil. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 TOPIC: DISABILITY PARKING AND ACCESS AT COOROY SCHOOL Applicant: Deaire Pecora Speakers: Deaire Pecora 7.2 TOPIC: SUPPORT FOR ALL-ABILITIES PROGRAMS THROUGH LOCAL SPORTING ORGANISATIONS Applicant: Noosa Pirates RLFC & Connect Rugby League Speakers: Liam Anlezark, Danielle Trask, Lachie Debnam 8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 8.1 DEAIRE PECORA QUESTION 1 How exactly does the parking at Cooroy primary School meet the minimum requirements for Disability access according to Main Roads? RESPONSE FROM SHAUN WALSH DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES The Cooroy Primary State School carpark is situated on state-controlled road reserve and services the adjacent state school. In accordance with the Cost Sharing Agreement between Queensland Government Transport and Main Roads and local governments, the construction and maintenance of parking areas outside of the road shoulder is normally a local government responsibility. Noosa Council confirms that it has responsibility to manage the school’s dropoff/pick-up carpark on Elm Street in these circumstances. Currently the carparking area on Elm Street contain 47 carparking spaces including one (1) existing disability carparking space. Our investigation has confirmed that the current supply of parking spaces accessible to people with disabilities meets the current national standards for a school, noting that: Cooroy State School is a Class 9B(i) assessable building under the National Construction Code (NCC). Table D3.5 of the NCC requires one car parking space for people with disabilities, for every 100 carparking spaces or part thereof. While the current provision of a single parking space for people with disabilities meets the national requirements, consultation by Council staff has with the school has confirmed that it desires an additional disabled car parking space to meet its needs. Accordingly, Council has initiated the process for the design and construction of an additional parking space for people with disabilities, as well as upgrading the existing space to provide an adjacent ‘shared zone’ for loading and unloading vehicles as required under current standards. QUESTION 2 Why has council allowed the parking at Primary School to not be reviewed in 31 years. How does this meet Disability equality rights? RESPONSE FROM SHAUN WALSH DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES The provision of one disabled carparking space meets the accepted supply ratio. The car parking area is subject to scheduled asset inspections and remains in good condition. A more detailed assessment would be scheduled as part of any proposal to renew the asset if it was in poor condition. Following receipt of the request for an additional disability carparking space from a parent and the Cooroy State School, Council staff have undertaken a site-specific assessment for this location and have commenced design and construction process to deliver an additional disabled carparking space consistent with feedback. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 8.2 BRIAN O'CONNOR QUESTION 1 Can the council explain the process and benefits of the workshop procedures involving relevant council staff and councillors when considering proposed new projects, initiatives and policy under development? RESPONSE FROM LARRY SENGSTOCK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Councillor Workshops and Briefings are an effective way of assisting Councillors to understand and explore often complex issues and projects. Whilst they are not a decisionmaking forum, workshops and briefings are useful for a range of reasons including: enabling Councillors to be briefed on complex matters; providing training for Councillors on roles and responsibilities, new legislation etc; allowing Councillors to share information about matters they are currently dealing with; providing a forum to explore ideas and discuss concepts in the lead up to developing new strategies and policies; being briefed by staff on current operational matters. Staff may seek feedback from Councillors and/or provide information to Councillors. Officers provide Councillors with advice as well as any relevant background material and follow up information e.g. presentations or other information discussed at a workshop. Council has an approved Briefing Session and Workshop Policy which is available on Council’s website - Councillor Briefing Sessions and Workshops (Non Statutory Meetings) Policy(PDF, 164KB) QUESTION 2 Can Noosa Council outline the works that were to have proceeded in the 2024-25 financial year described by Mayor Frank Wilkie in respect of the Pomona Place Plan in a statement published first on the council website on 24 March 2025 thus: “We’ve included funds in the current budget to fill missing pedestrian links between the high school campus and the village.’’ And did those scheduled works include shared pedestrian/bicycle path links between Pavillion Street and Summit Road via Meridan Court in 2024-25 and along Summit Road to the Pomona Campus of the Noosa District State High School in 2025-26? RESPONSE FROM RESPONSE FROM SHAUN WALSH DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Thank you for the question. The works that we included in the 24/25 budget for is a 2.5metre wide shared pathway along Summit Road from the main entry of the Pomona Secondary College through to Page Court and these works are scheduled for construction in 2025/26 financial year. This route provides a safer defined route from the secondary college to the Pomona town centre along the new footpath, through the low-speed environment of Page Court and Meridan Court and along the existing footpaths on Pavillion Street, Cooroora Creek Park and the centre of town. This initial work is a first step towards improved footpaths in town desired by the community from the Pomona Place Making Project. In this regard Council has recently been successful in obtaining a grant from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for a Walking Network Plan to better define future desired footpath works by the community and assist in gaining grant funds for future works. Council looks forward to future community engagement about the Pomona Walking Network Plan. 8.3 PAT SPICER QUESTION 1 With what other Community Housing Provider, other than Coast2Bay, has Noosa Council had discussions, if ever, about provision of social and affordable housing in Noosa Shire? RESPONSE FROM KIM RAWLINGS, DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND ENVIRONMENT Over the last 10 years Noosa Council has had discussions with at least a dozen Registered Community Housing Providers, some of whom have indicated an interest in building or acquiring housing in Noosa Shire. Some of these providers are expert in specific forms of housing such as housing for people with disabilities, seniors, people escaping domestic or ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 family violence or first nations people. There is a categorisation system of registration with only Tier 1 providers generally having the capacity and capability to do their own developments. A number of large CHPs such as Brisbane Housing Company have done many exemplary developments but are typically at a scale and density more suited to the metropolitan setting. Having said that, we still engage with them and seek their advice on design, feasibility and operational matters. Coast2Bay is the only Tier 1 provider specifically based on the Sunshine Coast. QUESTION 2 What other land in Cooroy, other than 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, does Noosa Council own? RESPONSE FROM KIM RAWLINGS, DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND ENVIRONMENT Council owns land throughout the Shire with most of it being for parks, open space and land to protect vegetation. The Table below is not exhaustive but lists properties owned by Council close to Cooroy. The meeting adjourned at 10.26am. The meeting resumed at 10.42am. 9 MAYORAL MINUTES 9.1. TRIAL REMOVAL OF MESH NETS DURING WHALE MIGRATION SEASON Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: NA That Noosa Council write to the State Government commending them on the KPMG review of the Queensland Shark Management Plan 2021-2025 and request they trial the removal of mesh nets, with associated education and consultation, during whale migration season in Noosa while continuing the use and assessment of other measures, such as aerial surveillance drones and catch-alert drumlines, as per the KPMG review recommendations. Carried. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Brian For: Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: Cr Amelia Lorentson ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS Nil. 11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 11.1 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 30 MAY 2025 11.1.1. CROWE: DRAFT 2026-2028 INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN & INTERNAL AUDIT ACTION REGISTER REVIEW That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025 regarding the Draft Internal Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Action Review. 11.1.2. QAO REPORT: INSIGHTS ON AUDIT COMMITTEES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT That Council note the report by the Queensland Audit Office to Parliament dated 28 March 2025 regarding Insights on audit committees in local government presented at the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025. 11.1.3. INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025 regarding the Internal Audit Update. 11.1.4. AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHARTER That Council note the report by the Executive Officer Internal Audit and Corporate Performance to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting of 30 May 2025 regarding proposed changes to the Audit and Risk Committee Charter Policy. 11.1.5. ICT CYBER RISK REPORT That Council note the report by the ICT Manager to the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025 regarding ICT Cyber update. 11.1.6. RISK MATURITY PROGRESS UPDATE That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025 regarding Council’s risk maturity progress. 11.1.7. FRAUD, CORRUPTION & PID UPDATE That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 30 May 2025 and the update on fraud, corruption and public interest disclosure matters. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 11.1.8. INSURANCE MANAGEMENT UPDATE That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025 providing an update on insurance matters. 11.1.9. SHELL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR UPDATE That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 30th May 2025 regarding Council’s progress preparing for the 2024/25 financial statements. 11.1.10. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC Council Resolution Moved: Cr Tom Wegener Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson That the Recommendations of the Audi & Risk Committee meeting dated 30 May 2025 be received and adopted. Carried Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None 11.2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 8 JULY 2025 11.2.1. NEW TENANCY APPROVAL FOR OFFICE AT THE PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB That Council note the report by the Director Digital Hub and Innovation and A. Award the commercial lease of the Lease Area C premises at the Peregian Digital Hub of 75m2 to Cova AI Pty Ltd. for a one (1) year term, as outlined in the Lease Proposal at Confidential Attachment 2; B. Authorise the CEO or delegate to execute a subsequent two (2) year lease extension, subject to the lessee complying with the terms of the lease. 11.2.2. SUNRISE SHOPS - SHOP 1 LEASE Cr Amelia Lorentson "In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest for Item 11.2.2 - SUNRISE SHOPS - SHOP 1 LEASE, as I met with one of the applicants while the procurement application process was active and under assessment by Council ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 Officers. Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of maintaining transparency and public confidence, 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 Karen Finzel That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 8 July 2025 and; A. Award the lease to William Brown for Shop 1, Sunrise Shops for three (3) years commencing 1 August 2025; and B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to award a subsequent three (3) by three (3) year extensions of the lease subject to the lessee complying with the terms of the lease. Carried. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None Cr Lorentson having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote. Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting. 11.2.3. CN25114 - CONTRACT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - 2025 DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION FUNDING ARRANGEMENT That Council A. Note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 July 2025 and; B. Award Contract No.CN25114 for Reconstruction Project Management Services under a schedule of rates contract to Northlane Pty Ltd t/as Northlane Consulting Engineers; C. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute, and do all the things necessary to administer the contract on behalf of Council; D. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to amend the contract up to 11.5% of the total contract value; E. Approve the budget allocation for the supporting services and costs associated with the delivery of this program. This includes: i. $200,000 for cost recoverable project support. This is recovered monthly via the directed Disaster Reconstruction Funding Arrangement finance program. ii.$486,751 for non-recoverable costs but essential to the receipt of grant funds and delivery of reconstructed assets. 11.2.4. PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM - CONTRACT AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 July 2025 for contracts awarded under CEO Delegation, via the Procurement Assessment Working Team for the period 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 11.2.5. ANNUAL RENEWAL - REGISTER OF DELEGATIONS - COUNCIL TO CEO That Council: A. Note the report by the Governance Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee dated 8 July 2025 regarding Council's Annual Delegation Review; and, B. Adopt the Register of Delegations - Council to Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, to delegate the powers of the Local Government outlined in the Register of Delegations provided in Attachment 1, to the Chief Executive Officer of Council. 11.2.6. CR WEGENER - INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL - ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE WITH NBRF That Council A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee dated 8 July 2025 regarding Cr Wegener's attendance as an NBRF Director at the UNESCO 5th World Conference of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) Conference in China; and B. Approve Cr Wegener's international representation at the conference; and C. Note that the costs for the trip will be covered personally by Cr Wegener. 11.2.7. CHANGE OF TIME & VENUE FOR ORDINARY MEETING DATED 21 AUGUST 2025 That Council A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 July 2025 regarding the 21 August 2025 Ordinary Meeting and B. Pursuant to Section 257(3)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, resolve to 1. Change the commencement time of the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 August 2025 from 10am to start at 5pm; and 2. Change the venue for the meeting to Kin Kin Memorial School of Arts Hall, Main St Kin Kin; C. Request that the Chief Executive Officer ensure suitable advertising is undertaken to promote this community based Council Meeting; and D. Note that Council plan to livestream the meetings and place a copy of the recording on Council's website. 11.2.8. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC Council Resolution Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That the Recommendations of the Services and Organisation Committee meeting dated 8 July 2025 be received and adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Carried. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 11.3 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 8 JULY 2025 11.3.1. NOOSA JUNCTION PRECINCT MANAGEMENT MODELS ASSESSMENT That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the General Committee for further consideration. 11.3.2. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – MAY 2025 That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting on 8 July 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for May 2025 as per Attachment 1 to the Report. 11.3.3. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC Council Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener That the Recommendations of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 8 July 2025 be received and adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None 11.4 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 14 JULY 2025 11.4.1. NOOSA JUNCTION PRECINCT MANAGEMENT MODELS ASSESSMENT (REFERRED FROM PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 8 JULY 2025 ITEM 7.1) Council Resolution Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council A. Note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee dated 8 July 2025 regarding managing conflicts between hospitality venues and residents in Noosa Junction; ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 B. Continue to engage with relevant Noosa Junction stakeholders including residents, OLGR and QPS, to manage issues in, and improve, the precinct. C. Convene a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders including residents. Carried. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None 11.4.2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JUN 2025 That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 July 2025 outlining the interim 2024/25 full year financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators. 11.4.3. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-2026 That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 July 2025 and adopt the Operational Plan 2025–2026 for the 2025–2026 financial year, as provided in Attachment 1 to the report. 11.4.4. 2025 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & ATTENDANCE That Council A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 July 2025 and approve the submission of the following 4 motions to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference 2025 for consideration and debate: 1. Motion: Investment in Youth responsive preventative and early intervention programs (provided at Attachment 1) "That the LGAQ calls on the State Government to: Increase long-term investment in preventative and early intervention programs for young people, with a focus on improving mental health, wellbeing, and community connection; Include a youth voice in all stages of youth focused program development, delivery and evaluation to ensure outcomes are relevant, inclusive, and effectively meet the diverse needs across Queensland communities; and" Resource localised, place-based initiatives such as youth hubs, that allow young people to access early support confidentially and independently within community settings" 2. Motion: Increased State Government Investment in Community Dispute Resolution (provided at Attachment 2) "That the LGAQ calls on the State Government to: 1. Increase investment in community dispute resolution programs; 2. Provide additional funding and resources to establish and support community mediation centres and services; 3. Support initiatives aim to empower residents to resolve civil and neighbourly ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 disputes amicably and efficiently, without the need for local government intervention." 3. Motion: Trial of Non-Lethal Shark Mitigation Measures During Whale Migration Season (provided at Attachment 4) "That the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) calls on the Queensland Government to work in partnership with interested coastal councils to trial non-lethal, evidence-based shark mitigation technologies such as drone surveillance, sonar detection systems, and SMART drumlines, specifically during the annual whale migration period. The aim is to reduce harm to non-target species, including migrating whales, while continuing to ensure public safety." 4. Motion: Urgent Action on Plastic Pollution: Call for Acceleration of the National Plastics Plan and Roadmap (provided at Attachment 3) "That the Local Government Association of Queensland calls on the Queensland Government to advocate to the Australian Government for the expedited implementation and resourcing of the National Plastics Plan and the National Packaging Roadmap, and to work in partnership with local governments to address the escalating environmental and financial impacts of plastic pollution." 11.4.5. APPOINTMENT OF 2026 SHOW HOLIDAY That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 July 2025 and request the Chief Executive Officer write to the Office of Industrial Relations requesting the appointment of Friday, 11 September 2026 as a Show Holiday for the Noosa Shire. 11.4.6. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC Council Resolution Moved: Cr Karen Finzel Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 14 July 2025 be received and adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None 12 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS Nil. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 13 CONFIDENTIAL SESSION 13.1. CONFIDENTIAL - CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN24802 – 62 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE REMEDIATION AND SUBDIVISION WORKS (DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 14 JULY 2025 ITEM 9.1) Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing a contract proposed to be made by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations in relation to that contract for Item 9.1 - Contract Award Report Contract no. CN24802 – 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Remediation and Subdivision Works. Carried. Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips That the meeting be re-opened to the public. Carried Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener That Council A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 July 2025; B. Award Contract No. CN24802 for 62 Lake MacDonald Drive - Remediation and Subdivision Works to Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd t/as Carruthers Contracting as follows: 1. A combined lump sum price of $3,091,486.08 (excl. GST) and schedule of rates to undertake Separable Portion 1 – Remediation and Major Earthworks; 2. A lump sum price of $2,684,542.27 (excl. GST) to undertake Separable Portion 2 – Subdivision Works; and C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things necessary to administer the contract on behalf of Council. Carried. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2025 Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr For: Tom Wegener Against: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola Wilson 14 NEXT MEETING The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Kin Kin Memorial School of Arts Hall on Thursday 21 August 2025 at 5pm. 15 MEETING CLOSURE The meeting closed at 1.15pm.
Meeting Transcript
Frank Wilkie 00:00.000
I'd like to acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional lands and borders of the Kabi Kabi people and we pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and also reiterate their invitation for us to join them as joint custodians in respecting and caring for this place that we all love and respecting and caring for each other. We have all councillors in attendance. Item 4 is confirmation of the minutes. May I have a mover and seconder for the minutes of the ordinary meeting held on 19th of June 2025. Thank you Councillor Lorentson. Seconder? Councillor. All in favour? That's carried unanimously. There are no petitions. There are no presentations. We have two deputations with 15 minutes allocated per deputation. The first is Deaire Pecora talking about disability... Deaire Pecora talking about disability parking and access at Cooroy School. So, Deaire, welcome to the lectern. Deaire Pecora 00:52.720
Hello. My name is Deaire Pecora. I was born and raised in Cooroy, as was my dad before me, and I'm now and I'm now raising three children there as well. 31 years ago, when I started at the school, my parents petitioned for a disability car park to be put in the school so I could enter and exit safely. In 31 years, the car park has not changed. In 31 years... The school has grown, doubled in size, they have won awards for their disability education and access to education, but the car park has not changed. The school has confirmed with me that there are six parents this year alone needing a disability car park. And that's just not enough. There's one. There's one. One in... One in the front of the school. It's a three-minute walk from that car park to the prep room alone and then another minute to the main part of the school. Now, two to three minutes doesn't sound like much to someone who doesn't have to consider it, but for someone like me who has to cross a road, go down an embankment, cross another emergency access road, then go up a hill to pick up their child... that's a consideration. It's really important to me that it's understood why it's significant that people with disabilities are able to speak about this issue it's easy to say that yes we'll commit to review this and make a change but you need to understand that it's important for us to be able to access the school for the sake of our children and to be involved in their education I think it's a little bit horrendous that the car park hasn't changed in 31 years I mean what's going on main roads has said that it meets the minimum requirements and that's just not true in my opinion if you actually walked that path from the school to the car park you would understand why and when cars start lining up for the quick pick up and drop off they block off the entrance to the car park they literally start lining up after the zebra crossing which is where the entrance to the disability car park is and that means that if I'm five minutes late to getting there I get stuck behind cars that are lined up all the way through the traffic lights and it can take up to 15 to 20 minutes for that line to disperse before I'm able to get into the car park. That's not okay either. We're one of the only schools in the area that has one entrance for quick drop off and pick up and the main car park. Why is that not? These are just things that I'm trying to change and if someone doesn't say something it's never going to happen which is clearly what's happened in the last 31 years. I'm committed to my town improving and being accessible to all people with disabilities because I'm proud of it and if I don't say something and do something now then it's not going to change and there may be people that consider not sending their kids to that school because they can't access it. So that's why I'm here today. Frank Wilkie 04:01.860
Thank you, Deanna. We'll have some questions a bit later, and I'll have some answers for you. Thank you. Next up, we have Noosa Pirates Rugby League Football Club and Connect Rugby League Football Club representatives. We have Liam, Danielle, and Lachie. Would you like to come to the lectern, please? If you want. If you wish, yeah, come on. You're welcome. Danielle Trask 04:33.420
Good morning. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, CEO, and councillors for allowing us to speak today. I'm Danielle Trask, and I'm here as founder of Connect League, which is a grassroots initiative built on a simple and powerful goal, which is to make Rugby League truly inclusive. Our program is aimed at people of all abilities, all backgrounds, and all experiences. At Connect, we've created a space where players with a disability are welcomed, supported, celebrated, and they feel safe. They are now able to be side-by-side with their local community clubs, which is obviously a big impact for them. Along with their families and supporters, they feel welcomed. Lachie is here today with me to Our program is aimed-- Chat around his journey and experiences, and I'd also like to thank Liam from the Pirates for their support thus far and being so welcoming of all of us within the club. Together alongside Noosa Pirates, we aim to change current statements and focus on the ability rather than the disability of each of our individual players. For this program to work at its best, we need community support and growth. and this is better obtained through partnering with their community clubs and requesting local government support. Connect League is currently partnered with the Noosa Pirates, Kawana Dolphins, Koolcha Snakes and we're also a community partner of the NRL Dolphins. We are more than just a game, we are about breaking down barriers for people with disability and creating a space for inclusion, wellbeing and connection to life. The benefits of our program. For our players and our participants, our program builds confidence, physical fitness and self-worth. They join a team that values them for who they are and not what they can't do. For our families, this could be the first time their child has actually been represented in a local community club. It creates the shared moments of pride and friendships for players, parents and carers, which can quite often be very difficult to sustain with all our struggles. For our community clubs, inclusive programs strengthen our clubs because they foster a welcoming, community-first culture. They attract volunteers, give recognition and give to a broader membership. We as a community can demonstrate leadership in the local space and become community hubs as a belonging for all. All we need to do is adapt a little bit to our players' abilities and and give them a little bit of understanding and kindness just to move forward. For community clubs, inclusive programs strengthen clubs by fostering first-class community culture. They attract volunteers, recognition and broader community membership. They also become hubs of belonging. Programs like ours best work through collaboration. Local clubs provide heart and volunteers. The NRL Dolphins bring elite sport to the table for us and they give our program visibility. Families bring passion and purpose to the club, to the players and to everyone around them including the supporters. Council support gives us visibility, awareness and builds our reputation within this community so we can succeed as a program. All right, together we can. Together we can build something that goes far beyond the field. We are here today to request the council's support to advocate for inclusive sport in community for Noosa Pirates and Connect Rugby League, to further recognise programs like ours within the Noosa region, to help us ensure inclusive sport continues to grow inclusive sport continues to grow and support us to reach our people across the region we would like to request a private meeting with the mayor and a table a seat at the table for the olympic and paralympic legacy discussions um on the other side note from that we have actually done a 20-minute short film with Rob Ruff on our journey through from the beginning of our program until where we are now with the Pirates and Kawana rugby league it's a very emotive film and it will give you a real outline as to who we are who our players are who our club are who our clubs are what we're doing and the impact of our program and what it's having on our actual community i'd like to thank everybody for listening to me today and for giving us the time to speak and i'd like to pass over to lens thank you daniel Liam Anlezark 09:36.158
Um thanks for having us wonderful council as mayor and CEO really appreciate your time so um look furthermore to what danny was just saying um we we're partnered with this initiative in 2023 and the impact i've seen across the hour our club has been pretty immense um on game day so we're playing the connect games on senior game days we've also had a couple opportunities to play down at um the sunny coast stadium before the falcons games and the members were lucky enough with the partnership with the dolphins to play a game in the pre-season down the ko stadium before the nrl trial which was pretty um pretty amazing which you'll see in this short film that danielle will share with you after here um i'd just like to press the point that there's an opportunity for us as a council um to really lead the way in this space um the gold coast pines were a program um there's fewer nrl systems down south that have got programs but the broncos the united dolphins haven't got a set program which brings an opportunity us with our partnerships uh through community and through our connections to really highlight this space and build nurture at the forefront of inclusive sport the program is the 16 year olds up so once once children come through the Fountains footy program that there's not really room to go aside from you know limited opportunities with programs like connect and I don't know another program on the Sunshine Coast that offers the same service. for the general members. For our general members around the club, our junior members, senior members, general partners that come to the claim, their response to seeing our connect members play and be involved in this space is really impactful. And you'll see a little highlight of this in the short film that we'll share with you afterwards. So, look, as a long-standing Noosa resident, you know, I've been here 35 years, I've been part of the forest for 30 years now, we've got a really good club for a really good brand, and I think we're a key part of the community here, year and I think this Connect partnership for the council for this August could be something over the medium to long term, and I'd love to see the future planning with a seat at the table for the infrastructure area, you know, get that right. Leading into the 2032 Olympics and really highlight this space so we can be a leading local government area in this segment of the community. So the real star of the show is Lachie, so I'll let him jump up and thank you all for your time. Thank you all for your time. Look forward to any questions after we've let them. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 12:31.381
Welcome, Lachie. Lachie Debnam 12:34.301
Greetings and salutations, Mr. Council CEO, Mayor Wilkie and Councillors of Noosa. My name is Lachie Debnam. I am a founding buyer of Connect Rugby League and I have been a Noosa resident ever since my birth in 2003. I originally, in 2013, in mid-2022, Danielle founded Connect Rugby League with Karen Walters as the ambassador and we were training at a local Naremba sports Naremba sports field down there on a Sunday morning. We only had five players back then and over the years we have grown and now we have three whole teams, well Noosa incomplete, that's why we're here. But Danielle founded this as a way for the Falcons footy rugby league for children with different abilities alumni to continue taking in the sport of rugby league past graduation of the academy and Noosa here has the opportunity has the opportunity to be a leading LGA in Queensland in fighting ableism through this Connect Rugby League initiative. With the Pirates we can expand the inclusion part of our different by nature sort of slogan My hope is that you all take into consideration how inclusive and accepting Noosa can be to everyone beyond the ableism, beyond all forms of discrimination because let's face it, the system that we all live under has put a But sadly, not all of us can do that right now. Because the system disables a lot of disabled people by not accounting for accessibility, not being inclusive, not being inclusive, not implementing strong laws against discrimination, but those are all big steps that we can take in the future. As Liam said, prior to the 2032 Olympics and the Paralympics, as I said in my Falcons footy promotion video, in the end, acceptance and love wins. And I hope that rings true for all residents and members of Noosa Shire. Frank Wilkie 15:48.360
Thank you, that was excellent, thank you. There'll be question time now, but at the end of the three questions, there'll be a ten minute break, and we have Director of Community Services, Kerri Contini, who's keen to catch up with you, talk about a way forward, and any councillors as well, so well done. Three submissions for public question time. The first is an application from Deaire, Pecora, Deaire. I'd like to share your two questions please, and they'll be answered by Shaun Walsh, Director of Infrastructure Services. Deaire Pecora 16:26.129
So my first question is, how exactly does the parking at Pecora Primary School meet the minimum requirements for disability access according to Metro? Show us that, please. Good morning, so thank you for the question. The Pecora Primary State School car park is situated on State Controlled Road Reserve and services the adjacent State School. In accordance with the cost-sharing agreement between Queensland Government Transport and Main Roads and local governments, the construction and maintenance parking areas on the road shoulder is normally a local government responsibility. Noosa Council confirms it has the responsibility to manage the school's drop-off pickup car park on Elm Street in these circumstances. Currently, the car parking area on Elm Street contains 47 car parking spaces, including one existing disability car parking space. us. Our investigations confirmed that the current supply of parking spaces accessible to people with disabilities meets the current national standards for a school, noting that Cooroy State School is a Class 9 accessible building under the accessible building under the National Construction Code, and table D3.5 of the National Construction Code requires one car parking space for people with disabilities for every 100 car parking spaces to park their life. while the current provision of a single car parking space for people with a disability meets the national requirements consultation by council staff has the school has confirmed that it desires an additional disabled car parking space to meet its needs accordingly council has initiated the process for the design and construction of additional parking space for people with disabilities as well as upgrading the existing space to provide an adjacent shared Amen. That kind of leads very well into my second question. And this is more of a historical question. So why has council allowed parking at primary school to not be reviewed in 31 years? And how does this meet disability equality rights? Shaun Walsh 18:34.037
The provision of one disabled car parking space meets the accepted supply ratio. The car parking The car parking space is deemed subject to scheduled asset inspections and remains in good condition. A more detailed assessment would be scheduled as part of any proposal to renew the asset if it was in poor condition. receipt of the request for an additional disability car parking space for my parent and the Cooroy State School, Council staff have undertaken a site specific assessment for this location and have commenced design and construction process to deliver an additional disabled car parking space consistent with the feedback. Frank Wilkie 19:11.847
Thank you Deaire. Thank you Shaun. Thank you. The next is an application to questions from Mr Brian O 'Connor. Brian, would you like to come to the lectern please? And your questions will be answered by CEO Larry Sengstock and Shaun Walsh, Director of Infrastructure Services. Thank you. Brian O'Connor 19:34.440
First question is, can the council explain the process and benefits of the workshop procedures involving relevant council staff and councillors when considering proposed new projects, initiatives and policy under development? Larry Sengstock 19:55.493
Sure, thanks Brian. Council workshops and briefings are effective in the way of assisting councillors to understand and explore often complex issues and projects. While they are not a decision-making forum, workshops and briefings are useful for a range of reasons, including enabling councillors to be briefed on complex matters, providing training for councillors on roles and responsibilities, new legislation, et cetera, allowing councillors to share information about matters they are currently dealing with, providing a forum to explore ideas and discuss concepts in the lead-up to developing new strategies and policies, and being briefed by staff on current operational matters. operational matters. Staff may seek feedback from councillors and /or provide information to councillors. Officers provide councillors with advice, as well as any relevant background material and follow-up information. For example, presentations or other information discussed at a workshop. Council has an approved briefing session and workshop policy, which is available on council's website under Council on Briefing Sessions and Workshops, non-statutory meetings. Brian O'Connor 21:10.800
My second question is: Can Noosa Council outline the works that were to have proceeded in the 2024-25 financial year described by Mayor Frank Wilkie in respect of the Pomona Place Plan in a statement published first on the Council website on the 24th of March 2025 thus: "We've included funds in the current budget to fill missing pedestrian links between the high school campus and the village, and did those schedule works include shared pedestrian and bicycle path links between Pavilion Street and Summit Road via Meridan Court? " in 2024-25 and along Summit Road to the Pomona campus of the Noosa District State High School in 2025-26. Shaun Walsh 22:01.651
Thank you for the question. The works that were included in the 2024-25 budget is for a 2.5 metre wide shared pathway along Summit Road from the main entry of the Pomona From the Pomona Secondary College through to Page Court and these works are scheduled for construction in the 2025-26 budget year. This route provides a safer defined route from the Secondary College to the Pomona Town Centre on the new footpath through the low speed environment and along existing footpaths on Pavilion Street, Cooroora Creek Park and the centre of town. This initial work is a first step towards improved footpaths in town desired by the community for the Pomona placemaking project. In this regard Council has recently been successful in obtaining a grant from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for a walking plan to better define future desired footpath works by the community and assist in gaining grant funds for future works. Council looks forward to future engagement with the community about the Pomona walking network plan. Frank Wilkie 23:04.899
Thank you. Mr O 'Connor. The next two questions are from Ms Pat Spicer. Your questions will be... Your questions will be answered by Kim Rawlings, Director of Strategy and Environment. Pat Spicer 23:24.050
With what other community housing provider other than Coastal Bay is new--- Noosa Council had discussions, if ever, about provision of social and affordable housing in the Noosa Shire. Larry Sengstock 23:36.422
Thanks, Pat. Over the last-- I'll read it on behalf of Kim. Kim's on board today, so she's on mine. Over the last 10 years, Noosa Council has had discussions with at least a dozen registered community housing providers, some of whom have indicated an interest in building or acquiring housing in Noosa Shire. Some of these providers are expert in specific forms of-- specific forms of housing, such as housing for people with disabilities, seniors, people escaping domestic or family violence, or First Nations people. There is a categorisation system of registration with only Tier 1 providers generally having the capacity and capability to do their own developments. A number of large CHPs, such as Brisbane Housing Company have done many exemplary developments, but are typically at a scale and density more suited to the metropolitan setting. Having said that, we still engage with them and seek their advice on design feasibility and operational matters. Coastal Bay is the only Tier 1 provider specifically based on the Sunshine Coast. Thank you. Pat Spicer 24:38.113
What other land in Cooroy, other than 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, does Noosa Council own? Larry Sengstock 24:45.333
Kim's given me a list here, if you'd like me to read them out. Council owns land throughout the Shire, with most of it being parks, open space and land to protect vegetation. The table below is under discussion. This property is owned by Council, close to Cooroy. I'm happy to give you this list, but I'll read some of them out. For example, 2 Opal Street is a skate park, 1 of the 7 Opal Street is a playground, 8 Opal Street and Apex Park is a park and car park, 9 Opal Street is a library, 10 Opal Street is a car park, 12 block, 11 Opal Street is a barter factory. through. so it goes In Oak Street is the Astro Park, Garnet Street is the Oak Park bushland reserve, so there's a number of them there, so we do have quite a bit of land. Yes, thank you. Pat Spicer 25:33.076
Is our list comprehensive? Larry Sengstock 25:35.636
Well it's not exhaustive, it's comprehensive. It's not exhaustive, it's what Kim said. Frank Wilkie 25:40.628
Okay? Thank you, Pat. Um, ladies and gentlemen, councillors, ladies and gentlemen, we'll, um, have time for a ten minute break now. Um, we have time to catch up if you have any questions, uh, and we'll see you back in ten minutes. Okay, um, welcome back, everybody. Uh, we're at item, item nine, which is a Mayoral minute. I'd like to table the Mayoral minute as shown on the screen. Amelia Lorentson 42:24.080
Can I request we shut the door, please, Kabi? Um, thank you. Frank Wilkie 42:33.900
Okay, um, the motion as reads is that Noosa Council write to the State Government commending them on the KPMG review of the Queensland Shark Management Plan 2021-2025. and of course they... trial the removal of mesh nets with associated education and consultation during whale migration season in Noosa, while continuing the use and assessment of other measures such as aerial surveillance drones, catch alert drumlines, as per the KPMG review recommendations. Councillors, I'm moving this because it's a compliment to the LGAQ motion provided by Councillor... provided by Councillor Lorentson, which we're supporting today also, which would have a state to the conference a recommendation that the LGAQ lobby the State government to have the State support any council that wants to trial mesh nets removal during whale migration season. This actually says we would like to put up our hand as one of those trial sites. Now it's an issue that the community's quite aware of, all councillors are aware of as well, and Councillor Lorentson has put a bit of work into the LGAQ motion, there's more detail there. This minute, the background of this minute is based on the KPMG report, which is quite an impressive body of work in itself. So, as background, KPMG was engaged by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to conduct a review of the shark management program, provide recommendations for future versions of the program. The program started in 1962, following several fatal and non-fatal shark bites. The KPMG report states that support for the shark control program is undermined by the incidental capture of non-target species in drumlines and shark nets. The scope of the review included a range of things and including the results of trials of alternative shark bite mitigation technology. KPMG's report included an implementation plan recommending updates and enhancements of the SCP in line with the State's evolving beyond 2025. The plan's principal objective remains to minimise the risk of human shark interaction while simultaneously working to sustain and where possible improve ecological outcomes, which is the impact. To achieve these outcomes, the plan outlines 20 initiatives across four areas: operations, trials, research and education. The trial component is proposed to involve testing of the suitability of alternative shark bite mitigation technology with a focus on reduced ecological impact. In terms of stakeholder sentiment, the KPMG review advised that trials of non-lethal shark mitigation equipment were seen as appropriate and were broadly supported. Stakeholders noted that trialling this technology at popular beaches is also favourable. Social attitudes about the shark control program were found to have shifted during the last five years and that shift in sentiment coincided with a period of greater information sharing and awareness of the program and its ecological impact. Support for the use of mesh nets and traditional drumlines was said in the report to have increased but support for non-lethal methods such as catch alert drumlines, savannah drones and electric shark deterrents were even more popular. The report states that quantifying the number of shark bites prevented by the program cannot be effectively measured. It indicates that the number of sharks caught can be seen as a means of reducing the likelihood of human-shark interactions. Most sharks were caught on drumlines, more sharks were caught on drumlines than mesh nets during the last five years, 399 hooked up annually across Queensland on drumlines as opposed to only 40 in mesh nets. Therefore this strongly suggests the potential likelihood of human-shark interaction may only be marginal. affected by any trial of mesh net removal during whale migration season. The use of nets in the winter months has become an increasing concern due to the recovering wild populations resulting in more frequent entanglements. Mesh nets were first deployed in '62 and they are the oldest form and least selective form of shark control equipment. They lead to a high non-target species death rate with an average of 3.62 non-target marine animals killed by mesh nets for every target shark captured. The total average annual bycatch killed over the 21-24 planned period increased by 19% to 363 compared with the previous 20-year average of 305. The reports did say that all entangled whales were fortunately released alive, but included concerns about the impact entanglements have on the long-term health and survivability of these animals. Queensland remains the only jurisdiction where sharknets remain in the water year-round, that's around the world. Sharknets were removed in New South Wales during wild migration to prevent entanglements, and the New South Wales government announced it was removing sharknets one month earlier on March 31st in response to increased turtle activity in April. Trials involved involving a phased approach that managed risk, gauged public sentiment, and managed risk. and gauged public sentiment and provided evidence was stated to have an important role when considering introducing changes to the Queensland Government sharknets program and the recommendation of the report 3.2 says removing mesh nets during the whale migration season reduces the environmental impact of operations by preventing wilds from becoming entangled. This measure will not only improve the safety of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries staff who do undertake dangerous marine animal rescue team operations to release entangled marine animals but will also mitigate negative media and community sentiment and boost community sentiment. Cost savings from this should be reduced. Cost savings from this should be redirected to community education on shark safe behaviours and program updates. The report also recommends that trials of catch alert drumlines and drones such as those already operating in Noosa Shire should continue. The extensive analysis of catch data and the shifting public sentiment included in the KPMG report explicitly and implicitly supports trial removal of shark nets during whale migration season to reduce impacts on whales and mortality rates among non-target species such as dolphins, turtles and rays and provide evidence to inform any future long-term changes to the Queensland Government shark control program. In 2007, Noosa was the first site in Queensland to be declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a place recognised as having achieved a notable balance between environment and sustainable human development. Biosphere Reserves are also considered as living laboratories or learning places for sustainable development. They are sites for testing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and managing changes and interactions between social and ecological systems, such as any trial changes to the shark control program methods, which sit at the interface between the humans and the marine. and the marine animals we are committed to protecting. For all the reasons above, it is appropriate that Noosa Shire become a trial site for the removal of mesh nets during the whale migration season, and I'd like to commend Councillor Amelia Lorentson for her work done in this field, along with that of Sandy Bolton, and Councillor's support for our algae IQ motion in this regard, and hopefully for this Mayoral minute. Amelia Lorentson 50:17.240
I have a few questions. My first is what consultation has been undertaken to inform the development of the Mayoral minute? Frank Wilkie 50:30.340
As I said earlier, the consultation is mentioned in the KPMG report where they refer to stakeholder sentiment. So extensive consultation is done by KPMG. So extensive consultation... I'm not suggesting by any means that Noosa Council that we've done the consultation on, but as said in the recommendation, any trial removal of missionnaires will be associated with education and consultation conducted by the State Council. Amelia Lorentson 50:59.981
Have you spoken to the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, the Noosa Bicycleth Reserve, Noosa Surf Club? Noosa Board Riders Club, Noosa Malibu Club, Tourism Noosa. Have our swimmers, tourism business operators or local residents been consulted? Frank Wilkie 51:19.641
There is some consultation work that was done by Sandy Bolton MP about the trial removal of mesh nets. The sentiment was overwhelmingly in favour, I think it was at least 60% and I've had to communicate and I've been following, we've all been following We've all been following the media about the groups involved in discussions around protecting whales during whale migration season and there is an alliance of groups, Sandy Bolton, I contacted Sandy Bolton contacted Sandy Bolton that are interested in the removal of shark nets during whale migration season and it does include some of the groups that you've mentioned You referenced Sandy Bolton's survey. Amelia Lorentson 52:00.698
Are you aware of how many people surveyed? Are you aware of how many people were surveyed? Frank Wilkie 52:04.364
I can take that question on notice and get exact details for you at a later date. Amelia Lorentson 52:10.644
I can answer that. 405 people were surveyed. In terms of overall formal or informal community consultation, can you please let me know whether by email, telegram, or email? Frank Wilkie 52:28.653
I'll take that on notice. I'll confer with Sandy Bolton about the individuals and groups that have been consulted. But the main thrust of this minute, this motion, is that the State Government will decide whether, when it comes to trialling the removal of mesh nets, whether or not Noosa will be one of the trials. And they will be conducting community education and consultation about this. Amelia Lorentson 52:54.938
You reference mesh nets and drumlines. Can I ask Mayor Wilkie, what are the key differences in how mesh nets and drumlines operate in shark control programs? Frank Wilkie 53:08.718
Drumlines involve, well, everyone knows that drumlines involve the setting of baited hooks. Amelia Lorentson 53:26.795
In terms of effectiveness in regards to target species such as bull sharks, which is the most effective and which data and research in which data and research have you relied upon? Point of order. Point of order? The point of order is there's a series of questions, some of which are breaching the standing orders because the question is asked when the answer is already known. But we're looking at writing to the State Government offering to be a trial. We're not expecting the elected representatives to be answering a series of questions about the program itself. I think it is out of order. I think it is out of order to try and question the Mayor to make a political point. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 54:11.562
Point of order. I'm speaking now. Please sit down. In answer to your point of order, I accept the point of order. You are quite correct. But I will answer the question. Mission nets are more effective at dealing with bull sharks. I forgot the other part of the question. And What drum lines. are they most effective in terms of target species? The target species are white pointers, tiger sharks and bull sharks. We'll move on to just councillors because Stockwell's point of order is very relevant. So anyone else have any questions or would like to speak to them for a minute? Uh-oh. Wait a minute. Tom Wegener 55:03.900
I've been a surfer for a very long time. Coming to Australia in 1998, before that I was in California. In California there were not very many sharks but I still knew two people that had been killed by white sharks, killed by shark attacks in California. Since then I've known a lot more and I've known several Australians that have actually survived shark attacks. I think that this is important to be supporting KPMG because there's a lot more sharks now. I honestly believe there's far more sharks now in the waters around the world than there was when I was 40 years ago when I started surfing and it's something that we have to really look at. It's almost like I'm having more lions or more dingoes or more dangerous animals, more wolves. They are There's animals, more wolves. They are a very strong, very smart animal that's in the ocean and we, especially as a biosphere, we need to do the studies to understand as best we can. And of course the bull sharks live on the bottom and the white pointers are on the top and so there's quite an ecosystem that we are learning about and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is strongly behind the... the education. Um, the, the, the, They have, they're supporting the bull shark program. We're learning all sorts of things about bull sharks. It's exciting. The, um, the biosphere supported KPMG and I believe it was KPMG with the surf smart program where you had the little, um, you guys get it? Yeah, a little calendar. It was the most brilliant thing. I shared that with my kids and shared that with, with, with the young people saying you have to learn how to... look at that ocean to see before you jump in. Not only is it rips, but it's, it's all the balls of bait. It's about the, whether there's pollution, whether you feel it. There's so much going on. There's so much education that needs to be done that I fully support the, um, KPMG in this. When it comes to removing, um, the shark nets during the whale season, the shark nets do have a lot of bycatch. I do respect enormously the fishermen and the lifeguards back in the 1960s that said put shark nets out there. When... Because they haven't been disproven to work, they haven't been absolutely proven to work, but there was a lot of wisdom in that first piece of what they did to put the shark nets out there. So I'll never discount the knowledge and experience that those people, how they how they solved the situation back then. But they do, but there is a real issue with catching, especially sea turtles, and the leather-backed sea turtles were critically endangered, which get caught up in the nets as well. So I'll support the motion, but I support, because we have to support KPMG, I want to continue supporting the Biosphere Reserve, I want to continue the I said, "Short, smart." "Short, smart." "Surf, smart" programs, and anything that has to do with us learning more about, because we are getting closer and closer to these wolves and these bears, known as sharks, the bears and wolves of the ocean, and we have to get to know them better, and little things like feeding them is just a horrendous situation. Why you don't feed bears, you don't feed sharks. Amelia Lorentson 58:17.473
On this that we need to do can I ask a question through the chair councillor mentioned that the motion supports the KPMG report is that correct and can I is David O 'Gorman no because the question through the mayor does the DAF 2025 shark management plan state they recommend removal of nets during the migration period? Frank Wilkie 58:47.801
The councillor was saying he supports the KPMG report so the KPMG report recommends the trial removal of mesh nets during our migration season. Amelia Lorentson 58:59.472
I would like to put a, throw a question to the CEO and request just some more information on that. My understanding is they're actually a bit silent on that part and their recommendation, my understanding says that removing gear for part of the year compromises the purpose of the program and that was actually given to all the councillors to one of the, from Director Kim Rawlings. So can I ask, can I get confirmation or clarification on that please? Frank Wilkie 59:34.728
This is actually referring not to the current To the current DAF program. This is referring to the review of the DAF program and what the new next iteration of that program will be. So we're not talking about what DAF's previous SCP policy position was. We're talking about what they're moving towards. As we are moving towards. Any other Councillors wish to speak to the minute? Karen Finzel 01:00:07.280
Councillor Finzel. Yes, thank you. Just respectfully, I'm just wondering, is this time sensitive? Is this something that we've got a decision on today or is there time to, I don't know, further find out? I'm sort of not even understanding why we're, it's a state government issue, so I'm just wondering is it time sensitive that we have to make that decision today? Frank Wilkie 01:00:34.289
Well, it's time sensitive in the sense that today we're also making a decision to ratify a motion that we'll take to the local government conference, a motion a motion that says state government should support whatever local government authority wants to trial the removal of shark nets. So in that sense it is time sensitive. Unless you want to take out the motion on shark nets that we're taking to the LGA conference. But in that sense it is time sensitive. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:05.903
Can I ask the CEO of the LGAQ conference what that is? Frank Wilkie 01:01:13.540
This is a bit... Look, I'm really... This is irrelevant to... the minute that is before this is answered. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:21.720
I think it's relevant to the question that's been asked. I think it's relevant to the question that's been asked by Councillor Finzel whether it's time sensitive. Well, I'm making a ruling that it's... Frank Wilkie 01:01:31.046
It's in October. We're all going to... But we're making a decision on motions to go to the LJRQ conference today. And this complements... And it's entirely consistent with the other motion. I don't understand the resistance. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:53.952
I'll speak to it. I can't support the Mayoral minute, not because I oppose what's being proposed, but I'm just... deeply concerned about how it's come before us. This is a complex and emotionally charged issue. And when Council chooses to take a position on an issue that is outside our jurisdiction, particularly a sensitive, a sharp mitigation, we must proceed with care, with community, and with genuine consultation. As many of you know, I have been advocating for trial non-lethal shark mitigation for some time, particularly during the whale migration period. I support the direction, but what I can't support is a process that bypasses one of our most fundamental responsibilities as elected representatives, which is genuine, inclusive and meaningful consultation. This isn't a procedural concern, it's about just doing things the right way. Last term I brought a notified motion to council because at the time we had no clear position, no guiding policy on the State's government's shark control program. I believed then, as I do now, that our community deserves clarity and a voice. As a result, our position is that we seek to strike a balance, supporting both marine conservation and the role of DAF, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, as the lead agency. insane. Following the shark entanglement at Main Beach in October 2023, a group of people with leadership from Surfrider's CAS Lansdowne and Sandy Bolton and myself, we brought together 22 local organisations, from surf clubs to scientists, tourism bodies, to conservation groups, to start a real and constructive conversation. That work still continues today. Right now we do have two important motions, initiatives already in motion. Right now we... And I do want to clarify my advocacy piece. First, there is an advocacy piece that we're going to be... that we're going to be deciding not on today. The advocacy motion to the local government association in Queensland calls on the State government to work in partnership with and... partnership with and consult interested coastal councils on trials of non-lethal evidence-based shark mitigation technologies, particularly during the whale migration period. That part is right. The motion does not... The motion does not make any assumptions. It does not rush to any conclusion. It respects the role of local government in advocacy and the role of state government as the lead agency responsible for the shark control program. Second... Oceans for All, and that comprises Noosa Biosphere Reserve, Jarrah Small, Peppy Simpson and Surf Rider. I'm part of that group also. We're currently developing a proposal and a draft open letter which is intended to be presented to those 22 organisations that we met with in 2023. What Oceans for always seeking is support. Support for a package that includes improved drone surveillance, public education, research, oversight of nets and drumlines, and the potential for Noosa to serve as a trial site. If there is support within those 22 organisations, our State MP Sandy, who's part of this conversation, has already committed to taking that proposal to Parliament. That is the right process. Start with community. Ask a question. Provide the data. Listen first. And then ask. And then act. What we have before us today, in my opinion, does not reflect that approach. This proposal hasn't been shared nor tested with surf clubs, swimmers, tourism operators, board riders clubs, surf clubs, World Surfing Reserve. It hasn't been shaped through the kind of inclusive, transparent process that our community expects and deserves. It also hasn't been tested around this table. And here's the reality. Not everyone agrees that nets should be removed nor replaced. Not because they believe that the system is perfect, but because they are concerned about the risk, especially during the whale migration season when we know shark activity increases. That risk doesn't go away. What I personally fear is that if something were to happen, the question won't be, was this the right move? It will be, isn't this a state matter? Why is Council involved? Did we consult? And was the community even asked? I want to be able to say, yes, we listened. Yes, we engaged. And yes, this decision was made with data and made with the people who live here, the people who use these waters, and the people who care deeply about this coast. So again, I can't support the minute, not because I oppose the goal, but because it skips the most essential step, consultation. Consultation isn't a box to tick. It's the foundation of a good government. Let's not make a decision on behalf of the community without first speaking to them. Let's do this the right way, especially on an issue as complex, as sensitive and emotionally charged as this. And on an issue that sits outside our jurisdiction. I'm going to close by saying that I got the email, it was sent last night, thank you for circulating it last night, but I read it this morning after getting a text from a councillor, so I read it. So I haven't had much chance to ring around the organisation, but I did ring a few key people in this community and I had permission to speak on behalf of one of these groups, the Noosa Water Serving Reserve. I spoke with both the President and the Vice President, who were very concerned about the motion today. They have given me permission to ask ask that they would like to be consulted before any decision is made and emphasise again the need and importance of community consultation and for data-driven informed decision-making. So I'm asking So I'm asking that we resurface this motion after consultation is made. The advocacy piece in front of us today is separate. It's a broad conversation. It's an advocacy piece that respects State as the lead agency and that can still go ahead. We still have time to provide to our member of parliament, Sandy Bolton, a position of council. At the moment, we don't have an endorsed ratified council position, specifically on the question of trialling of net, of removal or replacements of nets during the whale migration period. So again, this Mayoral minute can come up after consultation is done. And for those And for those reasons, I'm not going to be supporting the Mayoral minute today. Jessica Phillips 01:09:28.217
Can I just have a question? Yes. Just to the CEO, one thing, I'm just, my head's spinning a bit about red tape. Because I really find that frustrating in my policing role. What process is the most, I'll rephrase that, what process is less What process is less restrictive on, I just want to get things moving. We've spoke, I think, is the LGAQ motion we're about to vote on later, or a Mayoral minute, what happens, this is my first term, is this, I just need to understand what process moves things along quicker. Or is it both? Is it, I just, again, give me a bit of an idea of why it's coming from both angles, from the LGAQ and the Mayoral minute. Larry Sengstock 01:10:21.490
Well, in some respects, in some respects they're separate. In terms of, there are two motions for you to decide on. The LGAQ motion is one that you, as a council group, can decide to go forward. And this one is a Mayoral minute, but it's essentially a motion for you to then decide on as well. From what I... And this is for you to debate, but from where I sit, it looks... The LGAQ is one piece, this is a supporting piece or a separate, but in the same sphere. So it's up to you to debate it, decide whether you want to go forward with one, it'll be other, or both, as a group. Jessica Phillips 01:11:03.423
And so I just have one more question rule each other out about what would be prioritised? Is that, because I just want to know sort of what happens from the time we decide here, how that continues to then removing of shark nets, I guess. Larry Sengstock 01:11:19.223
One is, for me, one is going to the LGAQ conference, and the conference, the motions have to be in by the 28th of July, we've just checked those dates, the actual meeting is in October. This is a, this and does neither of them To write a letter to the government. So it's two separate things, we're asking LGAQ to follow through, and they would normally write a letter, what we're doing, what we're suggesting is we write a letter separately. That's the way I read it. Frank Wilkie 01:11:45.556
I can say it's, the State government would only act on it when they're ready to act on a new plan. So this feeds in, it complements the other motion that we're doing today. It doesn't rule it out. And I'm not saying Noosa Council become a lead agency. I'm saying it still remains the State government jurisdiction entirely. I'm still saying the consultation has to take place. The KPMG report talks about education and consultation being part of the process. Sandy Bolton's already doing consultation about it. We're heading in that direction. I'm saying when it comes to advocacy, you use every quiver in your bow, every bow and quiver. Every arrow in your quiver. And you use the bow as well. Amelia Lorentson 01:12:31.745
Through the Chair, can I also try to provide some clarity to Councillor? The two pieces are separate. One's asking for the State to consult with Councils that are interested in trialling removal of nets during migration period. It's a broad invitation and a conversation to consult. The motion in front of us, the Mayoral motion is very specific. It's actually a request for State to allow Noosa to become a trial site for removal. And my belief is we haven't had that conversation with the community. It doesn't lock the State into doing anything. to move towards trials, they consider Noosa as a trial site. It's saying once the State is ready, And there'll be other advocacy pieces going from this community in that. Councillor Wilson. Jessica Phillips 01:13:29.794
Just another question to clarify that point as well. It's my understanding there is a risk that that motion that goes to LGAQ may not actually get accepted, because it's actually not state-wide relevant to any coastal council. And so. So if that either wasn't accepted by LGAQ or the majority of councils didn't vote to call that motion, then that would be lost in that LGAQ process. So this is almost a backup plan as well. Would that be correct? Frank Wilkie 01:13:59.034
That is true. That is true. We don't. Today we are passing a motion to send These motions to the LGAQ policy executive. The policy executive will review them and they will make the decision whether it actually goes to the conference where it will be debated and passed or not before it goes on to the State government to let them know that, yeah, whereas this is a more direct route, it's not committing Noosa Council to doing anything or being a lead agency in any regard. And as I said, KPMG report says education consultation are a key component of any trial. Jessica Phillips 01:14:38.835
Just one more question. Is there any risk that one, that it contradicts the other? Contradicts the other, like that the outcome could be that one angle says one way and the other, and then we're at this point where in five years time, there's still a conversation about child pens. Frank Wilkie 01:14:54.230
No, it's meant to be entirely complimentary. The other councillors wish to speak to the minute. I'll put it to the vote, those in favour? No, no. Councillor, Councillor Wegener, Councillor Wilson. Councillor Stockwell, Councillor Finzel, Councillor Wilkie. Against? Councillor Lorentson. The minute's carried. We have no notified motions. That brings us to consideration of committee recommendations. First is the Audit and Risk Committee recommendations. First is the Audit and Risk Committee recommendations. 11.11, Crowe, draft internal audit plan and internal audit action register review. 11.2, QA, Queensland Audit Office report insights on audit committees in local government. 11.1.3, internal audit update, ordinary meeting, 17th of July, 2025. 11.1.4, Audit and Risk Committee Charter. 11.1.4, Audit and Risk Committee Charter. 11.1.5, ICT cyber risk report. 11.1.6, risk maturity progress update. 11.1.7, fraud, corruption and PID update. 11.1.8, insurance management update. 11.1.9, shell financial statements and end of financial year update. 11.1.10, Audit and Risk Committee recommendations on block. I have a move and a seconder for the Audit and Risk Committee recommendation to be held by Councillor Wegener, seconded by Councillor Wilson. Any discussion? Put it to the vote. Those in favour? That's unanimous. Item 11.2 is the Services and Organisation Committee recommendations. 11.2.1 is approval of the new tenancy for office of the Bridging Digital Hub. 11.2.2, The Sunrise Shops lease for number one. Councillor Lorentson, you have a conflict of interest in this matter? Amelia Lorentson 01:16:45.166
I do. Can I have the wording on the screen, please? Thank you. In accordance with Chapter 5.3 of the Local Government Act, I call the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest for item 11.2.2, Sunrise Shops, shop one lease. As I met with one of the applicants while the procurement application process was active and under assessment by Council officers, out of abundance of caution and in the interest of maintaining transparency and public confidence, as a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting through while the matter is considered and voted on. Thank you, Councillor Lorentson. Frank Wilkie 01:17:30.293
Can we have that motion brought up, please? We have someone to move the motion. Can we second it, please? Councillor Stockwell. Happy to move it. Councillor Finzel. This is about the winning of the lease. Any discussion on the motion itself? Put it to the vote. Those in favour? It's unanimous. And may we have Councillor Lorentson back in the room. What was that, Councillor Wilson? Karen Finzel 01:18:27.400
Just noting that the vote is at 7-0, I'll leave it at that. Frank Wilkie 01:18:30.820
6-0, Yeah. Brian O'Connor 01:18:32.980
6-0. Frank Wilkie 01:18:33.800
I think it's eagle eyes, very well done there. Next is 11.2.11.2.3, the Contract for Project Management Services 2025 Disaster Reconstruction Funding Arrangement. 11.2.4 Is Procurement and Contracts Assessment Working Team Contract Awards under CEO Delegation. 5, Annual Renewal Register of Delegations, Council to CEO. 11.2. 11.2.6, Council of Webinar International Travel Attendance at Conference with NBRF. Can I ask you a question? With an abundance of caution here, I don't believe I have a conflict of interest on voting on this, because this is just a natural, I'm an appointed, because I'm an appointed position on the NBRF. Thank you, Councillor wiggum. 11.2.7, change of time and venue for the ordinary meeting dated 21 of August 2025. We are going to kick in. 11.2.8, services and organisation committee recommendations en bloc. I have a mover and a seconder for these recommendations please. Happy to move. Moved by Councillor, seconded by Councillor Finzel. Well any discussion? Any discussion? All in favour? All in favour? That's unanimous. Planning and Environment Committee Recommendations. 11.3.1 was referred to the General Committee which was the Noosa Junction Precinct Management Model Precinct Management Models Assessment. 11.3.2, Planning Applications Decided by Delegated Authority, May 2025. 11.3.3, All the committee recommendations on block may have a mover and a seconder for these. Thank you very much, Councillor Wilson. I bid you move. Thank you very much. Seconded by Councillor Wegener. All in favour? Actually, unanimous. General Committee Recommendations. Noosa Junction Precinct Management Models Assessment, referred from the Planning and Environment Committee. Is this something you wanted to speak to, Councillor? I would like to pull that out if possible. Okay, would you like to move that? Move, Councillor. Move, Councillor. We have someone to second that for the purpose of... This is second. Okay, so it's Noosa Junction. It's coming up, sorry. It's slow. It's on the way. Okay, Councillor, you had a question. Jessica Phillips 01:21:00.600
Thank you. I just want to clarify, Monday there was a lot of discussion around this. it says convene a roundtable discussion, do we mean one or multiple? Can we, can I get confirmation when... Because I feel like I just really want to know that it's one roundtable, because it doesn't quite give me that certainty. Or is it multiple, just... Frank Wilkie 01:21:27.399
If I can have a recollection of the discussion was that start with one and see where it goes from there. Okay, was that correct? Do we need to have that in the motion? And I won't do an alternate just to make sure that that's very clear, so we're not giving community false expectation of what... Larry Sengstock 01:21:55.420
So I think it's probably pretty clear that the intention any time you have a round table, if there's things that come out of that, then whether it's another round table or whether it's separate groups, but that's the intention, is get the round table, get the information out there and look at a direction forward if there's further work that needs to be done. So I think it covers it. Okay, thank you. Okay, thank you. Jessica Phillips 01:22:18.241
Follow-up in relation to, obviously we've spoken about conflict between residents and community there, sorry, businesses. Follow-up? In relation to the Shire-wide CCTV strategy and specifically also my notice to motion a while ago that focused on Hastings Street Association being the focus, can I get some clarity about what council... where we're at with CCTV? Thanks. Frank Wilkie 01:22:45.779
Councillor, could you just clarify the relevance to Noosa Junction? Yes, yes of course. What I just want to know that obviously the Shire-wide would encompass the Junction and so just wanting to know where we're at with seeing that that would be included in that Shire-wide. Larry Sengstock 01:23:01.999
Yep, sure. So we have been doing some work on that but particularly we're doing work on Hastings Street because of its priority I guess in terms of some of the activities that have been going on down there. So we've got that. In terms of the Shire-wide we're still working on that but there is a workshop coming to Councillors in the next two weeks I think. So that will come to give you a further briefing but rest assured that in terms of the real activity that we're concentrating on when we look at Hastings Street it involves the junction as well because there's people migrating between the two. So we'll be considering that as part of the overall program. Jessica Phillips 01:23:44.735
And I'll just ask one more question but I'm happy for it to be taken on notice because it will probably need to be. Just in relation to communication outward facing that we do as part of council, wondering if there's been a strategy or anything looked at with our communication piece around you know conflicts that happen in think like this? So yeah so just in relation to communication with community around a topic like this or Hastings Street, would you know or can it be taken on notice that our comms team look at how we can get a proactive lens over conflict that occurs in precincts like this? Larry Sengstock 01:24:36.880
Yep certainly I'm taking on notice but I think what we what we currently do is we rely on the QPS in terms of their reporting activity in those when it really involves When it really involves us and we're responsible then we would have that but I think I notice I get I get where you're going in terms of being more clear going forward and being proactive in that space so I absolutely take that on notice. Jessica Phillips 01:24:59.252
And I'll just, I'll speak to it. Just obviously my line of questioning has been around certain things. Just a point of order. Brian Stockwell 01:25:08.112
By asking questions after it was moved and seconded, Councillor so that Councillor gave up her right to have an opening address. She still maintains the right to have a closing address. But before she does speak, it'd be appropriate to ask if anyone else wishes to speak. Frank Wilkie 01:25:22.874
Absolutely. If any other councillors wish to speak, suit of motion. Any other councillors wish to speak, suit of motion. Otherwise, we'll let Councillor speak and close. No. Councillor, you have the floor. Okay, so just wanting to make sure, history, the junction's been up and down with music, live music, and a place that I think most people can say they love to go and eat and celebrate and enjoy nights out. Being a former police officer I've seen conflict down in the junction where potentially the flow out from licensed venues becomes a real issue for residents. I've also been privy to many times where one resident can make a real change for certain things that happen but shouldn't overwhelmingly be part of movement and what I mean is when you live in an area like the junction you have bought to be able to walk and get a coffee and get food and enjoy the precinct with that comes also a little bit of nightlife and so what I never want to see is businesses being as long as they are within their OLGR and doing the right thing should they have to restrict any type of business promotion given that that is one of the places that people love to go and socialize I love the fact that the junction is moving into some really great stuff for our future and health and I think that the future for the junction looks in daytime economy as well and I'm really excited to be part of watching that place grow with what the Junction Association are doing what I never want to do and I've spoken pretty openly about council our roles over my term and I want to remain always in our lane and so what I don't want to do is ever look at things stepping into where other agencies can really highlight their roles and responsibilities so I'm happy that QPS OLGR are part of the motion given that a lot of the times we've spoken about that it's licensed venues that have gone outside and almost almost broken there that they haven't they haven't stayed within their requirements with loss it with alcohol related you know so you know serving of alcohol so what that ends up happening is the rollout of licensed venues becomes a QPS issue we also don't want to drain out and overuse our resources because police can't be everywhere in the Shire it's a large Shire and we don't want to say all of a sudden that you've got to focus on the junction what I want to see from here is that the roundtable discussion is a great way to include residents because they are why we're here definitely elected to represent but also those business owners that are striving and employing and I do believe that it's our responsibility just as leaders in the organisation to promote a way of being respectful together and that sort of comes into that piece as well so yeah I don't really have anything else to add except for the fact that I'm looking forward to hoping that it sort of resolves but also we take a proactive lens in relation to the comms questions that I was asking I do believe that we could always look at ways that we promote precincts and areas so then the wider community can see what makes Noosa, Noosa. Thank you Councillor Phillips. All in favour of motion? That is unanimous. Next up to finance 11.4.2 the financial performance report for June. 11.4.3 The operation of plan 2025-2026.11.4.4 the 2025 LGA cube conference motions. 11.4.5 appointment of the 2026 show holiday. 11.4.6 Is the general committee recommendations on the block. I have a move and a second. Councillor Finzel. Councillor Wegener is seconded. Thank you. Any discussion? All in favour? That's carried. We have no reports direct to the ordinary meeting. We do have a confidential session. We deferred one report from the general committee meeting to the ordinary meeting, which was the contract award report. for contract number C-N- 24802, 62 Lake MacDonnell Drive, remediation and subdivision works. That being so, I move that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J3G of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing a contract proposed to be made by Council and in particular the potential commercial negotiations in relation to that contract for item 9.1, contract award report, contract number CN24802, 62 Lake MacDonald Drive, remediation and subdivision works. May I have a seconder for that please? Thank you, Councillor Lorentson. All in favour? Brian Stockwell 03:12:55.000
Anything on the, up there it is, yeah. Frank Wilkie 03:12:59.980
Did we, did we show the amount? Okay, we, can we go back on? Okay, um, the meeting is open. Award count, contract number CN24802, 62 Lake MacDonald Drive. Remediation and subdivision works, Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd t/as Carruthers Contracting. Priority of the bid is as described as contracting as follows. One, combined lump sum price of $3,091,486.08 excluding GST and Shearwood Roadstone takes it with a portion of one, remediation and major earthworks. Two, lump sum price of $3,091,486.08 excluding GST and Shearwood Roadstone Can I see the Wegener? C. Wegener. Can I see the Wegener? C. Wegener. The motion is carried. The next ordinary meeting will be at Kin Kin Memorial School of Arts Hall, Noosa at Kin Kin on Thursday the 21st of August, 10:25pm. The third meeting will close at 1:14. Related Noosa Council Meetings
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