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 Acting 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 the elders past, present and emerging and also reiterate their invitation for us to join them as joint custodians in respecting and caring for this all love respecting and caring for each other we have all Councillors in attendance. Item four 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. Happy charity. Councillor Phillips all in favour? That's carried unanimously. There are no petitions, there are no presentations. We have two deputations with 15 minutes allocated to the first is Deaire Pecora talking about disability parking and access at Cooroy schools. So Deaire, welcome to the lectern. Deaire Pecora 00:52.684
Hello, my name is Deaire Pecora. I was born and raised in Cooroy, as was my dad before me, 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. 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. 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. Sorry, my worst little groggy's way. 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 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. 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 get in there, I get stuck behind cars that are lined up all the way through to the traffic lights. 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 has that not changed? 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 04:02.527
You dear Deaire. We'll have some questions a bit later and I'll have some answers for you. Thank you. Next up we have Noosa Pirates RLFC and Connect Rugby League representatives. We have Liam, Danielle and Lachie. Would you like to come to the lectern please? Place. If you want, if you wish, yeah, come on. You're welcome. Unidentified Speaker 04:29.042
Thank you. Danielle Lennard 04:37.304
Thank you Mr. Mayor, CEO and Councillors for allowing us to speak today. I'm Danielle Lennard linnard and I'm here as founder of Connect Rugby 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. Connect, we've created a space where players with a disability are welcomed, and it supported, celebrated, and they feel safe. They're now able to be side-by with their local community clubs, which is obviously a big impact for them. Along with their families and supporters, they feel welcomed. Lockie what we is see here today is with we've me made to 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 their club. Together alongside Noosa Pirates, we aim to change. Current stigmas 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 Rugby League is currently partnered with the Noosa Pirates, Kawana Dolphins, Caboolture 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 inclusion, well-being, 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. Creates a shift. It creates a 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 throughout 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. We need to do is adapt a little bit to our players' abilities 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 attract become hubs of well-being. 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 disability. 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 can succeed as a program. 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 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. 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. On a side note from that, we have actually done a 20 minute short film with Rob gruff 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 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 Liam. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 09:30.289
Thank you. Daniel. Liam Anlezark 09:37.242
Thanks for having us, the honourable Council as Mayor and CEO. I really appreciate your time. So I look furthermore to what Danny was just saying. We partnered with this initiative in 2023 and the impact of that across our club has been pretty immense. On game days, we play the connect games. On senior game days, we also had a couple of opportunities to play down at the Sunshine 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 at the Kayo Stadium before the NRL K.O. 12, which was young. Which was pretty amazing, which you'll see in this short film that Danielle will share with you after here. I'd just like to press the point that there's an opportunity for us as a Council to really lead the way in this space. The Gold Coast highlands have got a program, there's a few NRL systems down south that have got programs, but the broncos, the united dolphins haven't got a set program which brings an opportunity to us with our partnerships. Through community and through our connections to really highlight this space and put nurture at the forefront of inclusive sport. The program is for 16 year olds up, so once children come through the Falcons Footy program, that there's nowhere really for them to go, aside from, you know, limited opportunities with programs like connect, and I don't know of another program on the Sunshine Coast that offers the same service. For our general members around the club, our junior members, senior members, general pastors that come to the plane, there their response is the same. To seeing our connect members play and be involved in their spaces and it's really impactful and you'll see a little highlight of this in the short film that we'll share with you afterwards. So look what um as a I want to say 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 and I think this connect partnership the park, for Council, for your study holders could be something of hence over the medium to long term and I'd love to see the future planning with setting the table for the in the big infrastructure um the in um area get right. That loss 2030. 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. Look forward to any questions after late time. We've let go. Thank Lachie Debnam 12:34.755
Greetings and salutations, Noosa Council CEO, Mayor Wilkie and Councillors of Noosa. My name is lockie 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 2022, mid-2022, Danielle founded Connect Rugby League with Kerrod Walters as the ambassador and we were training at a local Nirimba 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's incomplete that's why we're here, Danielle founded Daniel found this out. 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 post graduation and Noosa here has the opportunity to be 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 and be diverse by nature. My hope is that you all take into consideration how inclusive and accepting Noosa can be to everyone beyond the ableism all forms of discrimination because let's face it the system that we all live under has put a lot of people and society in danger. And this could be one of the leading steps in order to challenge that system. All of us want to live in safety and harmony and in peace. Of all of us want to live with the love that we all have in our hearts. 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 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. Thank you for listening. You Frank Wilkie 15:51.379
Liam and Danielle, that was excellent, thank you. There will be question time now, but at the end of the three questions, there will be a ten minute break, and we have. 10 a of community services Kerri Contini is keen to catch up with you, talk about a way forward, and any Councillors as well, so done. We now have 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 Infrastructure Services. Deaire Pecora 16:26.814
So my first question is, how exactly does the parking at Cooroy Primary School meet the minimum requirements for disability access? According to Main Roads. Shaun Walsh 16:42.347
Good morning, so thank you for the questions. The Cooroy 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 of 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 pick-up, at the car park and on-street, service. Currently, the car parking area on Elm Street contains 47 car parking spaces, including one existing disability car parking 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) class IXVI assessable building we'll leave it construction D3.5 of the National Construction Code requires one car parking space for people with disabilities for every 100 car parking spaces or part thereof. 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 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. Deaire Pecora 18:18.590
Thank you. That kind of leads very well into my second question, and this is more of a historical question. So why has Council allowed the parking at the primary school to not be reviewed in 31 years, and how does this meet disability and quality rights? Shaun Walsh 18:34.733
The provision of one disabled car parking space meets the accepted supply ratio. The car parking space is deemed subject to scheduled asset inspections and remains in good condition. A more detailed assessment will would be shared with this party. 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 car parking space from a parent and the Cooroy State School, Council staff have undertaken a site-specific assessment for this location and commenced design and construction process to deliver an additional disabled car parking spice, space consistent with the feedback. Frank Wilkie 19:12.404
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? Your questions will be answered by CEO Larry Sengstock and Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 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. Sure, Larry Sengstock 19:56.722
Thanks Brian. Council workshops and briefings are, in effect, a way of assisting Councillors to understand and explore often complex issues and projects. While they are not a decision making 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 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 professional operational matters. Staff may feedback from Councillors and/or provide information to Councillors. Offices provide Councillors with advice as well as any relevant background material and follow-up information. For example, presentations or other information discussed in 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 policy. Brian O'Connor 21:08.800
My second question is: Frank Wilkie 21:14.299
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 links between the high school campus and the village." And did those schedule works include shared pedestrian and bicycle path links between Pavillion Street and Summit Road by Meridan court in 2024-25 and along Summit Road to the Pomona campus of the Noosa District State High School in 2025. Medicine '25-'26. Brian O'Connor 21:57.978
Thank you, Sean. Shaun Walsh 22:02.555
Thank you, Brian. Thank you for the question. The works that were included in the 24-25 budget is for a 2.5 metre wide shared pathway along Summit Road from the main entry of Pomona Secondary College through to Page Court. and these were works are scheduled for construction in the 25-26 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 of Page Court and the Meridan Court, and along the existing footpaths on Pavillion Street for a pre-party. Cooroora Creek Park, and the centre of town. This initial work is the first step towards improved footpaths in town, desired by the community from 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 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 engagement with the community about the Pomona Walking Network Plan. Frank Wilkie 23:05.531
Thank you, thank you the next. Two questions are from Ms. Pat Spicer. Your questions will be answered by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy and Environment. Pat Spicer 23:23.693
With what other community housing provider other than Coast2Bay has Noosa Council had discussions, if ever, about provision of social and affordable housing in the Noosa Shire? Larry Sengstock 23:36.638
Thank you, sorry, under the last I'll read it on behalf of Kim. Kim's not available today so she's online. 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 to show. Experts in specific are expert 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. 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 coaster provider specifically based on the Sunshine Coast. Thank you. What other land in Cooroy, other than 62 Lake MacDonald Drive, does Noosa Council own? Can you see kim's given me a list here, if you'd like me to read them out. Council owns 'Casualties'. Lane show throughout the Shire, with most of it being parks, open space and land to protect vegetation. The table below is unexhausted, but 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, two maple springs, a skate park, one of the seven in Opal Street is hinterland playground. Eight in Opal Street and Apex Park is and car park. Nine in Opal Street is the library. Ten in Opal Street is the car park, royal block. Eleven in Opal Street is the butter factory. So it goes through. In oak street is the Ashgrove 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. Is that at least comprehensive? Well, it's non-exhaustive. It's comprehensive and non-exhaustive is what Kim said. Frank Wilkie 25:40.946
Okay, Thank you. Pat. Councillors, ladies and gentlemen, we'll adjourn for a ten minute break now. We have time to catch up if you've got any questions. And we'll see you back in ten minutes, Councillors. Frank Wilkie 42:04.918
Sure. Okay, it's on. Welcome back everybody. We're at item 9, which is a Mayoral minute. I'd like to table the Mayoral minute as shown on the screen. You very much. Can I request we shut the door, please, Cathy? Thank you. Okay. The motion is reached. As raised is 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, catch alert drumlines, as per the KPMG review recommendations. Councillors, I'm moving this as it's a complement to the LGAQ motion 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. Actually says where 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 councils 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 is the back 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. Started in 1962 following several fatal and non-fatal shark bites. The KPMG report states support for the Shark Control Program is undermined by the incidental capture of non-target species and run lines and shark nets so the review included a range of things and including the results of trials of alternative shark bite mitigation technology. Plan recommending updates and enhancements of the SCP in line with the state's evolving needs beyond 2025. The plan's principal objective remains to minimise the risk of human shark interaction or simultaneous to sustain and where possible improve ecological outcomes which is the impact on marine life. 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 and non and-lethal shark mitigation equipment were seen as appropriate and were broadly supported. Stakeholders noted the trials 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 drum lines drumlines, savannahs savannah's 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, but 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 grumbines. More sharks were caught on grumbines drumlines missionettes mission 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 marginally affected by any trial of and one 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 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 and 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 as a result. Queensland remains the only jurisdiction where shark nets remain in the water year round. That's around the world. Shark nets were removed in NSW during whale migration to prevent entanglements and the NSW government announced it was removing shark nets 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 provided evidence was stated to have an important role when considering introducing changes to the Queensland government shark nets program. The recommendation of the report 3.2 says removing mesh nets during the whale migration season reduces the environmental impact of operations by preventing whales from becoming entangled. This measure will not only improve the safety of our 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 redirected to community education on shark safe behaviours and program updates. The report also recommends the 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 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 shark control program methods which sit at the interface between the humans 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. May I like to commend Councillor Amelia Lorentson for her work done in this field along with that of Sandy Bolton and Councillors support for our LGAQ motion in this regard and hopefully for this Mayoral minute. Amelia Lorentson 50:14.315
Thank you I have a few questions. My first is what consultation has been undertaken to inform the development of the Mayoral minute? Frank Wilkie 50:31.059
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. 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 mesh nets will be associated with education and consultation conducted by the State Council. Amelia Lorentson 51:00.669
Have you spoken to the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, the Noosa bicyclet reserve, Noosa Surf Club, Noosa Boardriders Club, Noosa Malibu Club, Tourism Noosa. Have our swimmers, tourism business operators or local residents. Been consulted? Frank Wilkie 51:20.462
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 the media about the groups involved in discussions around protecting whales during whale migration season and there is an alliance of groups, Sandy Bolton, contact Sandy Bolton, that are interested in the removal of shark nets during whale whale migration season and it doesn't does include some of the groups that you've mentioned. Amelia Lorentson 51:58.172
You referenced sandy bolton's survey. Are you aware of how many people surveyed? Frank Wilkie 52:05.134
I can take that question on notice and get exact details for you at a later date. Amelia Lorentson 52:11.383
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, telephone, who has been consulted? Frank Wilkie 52:27.925
Oh, 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 trial and removal of mesh nets, that whether or not Noosa will be one of the trial sites. And they will be conducting community education and consultation about this. Amelia Lorentson 52:55.720
You reference measures that have been put 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 53:09.411
Mr everyone knows that drumlines involve the setting of baited hooks. And mesh nets are set at various locations, we've got four off Noosa Main Beach, we have multiple drumlines stretching from Peregian, castaways, sunrise, Sunshine and some Noosa off Noosa National Park. Amelia Lorentson 53:28.561
The president thank in terms of effectiveness in regards to target species such as bull sharks, which is the most effective and which data and research have you relied upon? Wait a minute, I will let point of order. Brian Stockwell 53:44.080
The point of order that you see 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 to try and question the Mayor to make a political point. Thank you. Point of order. I'm speaking now. Please sit down. Frank Wilkie 54:14.647
In answer to your point of order, I accept the point of order. You are quite correct. But I will answer the question. Mission heads are more effective at dealing with bull sharks. And I forgot the other part of the question. And drumlines, what are Amelia Lorentson 54:29.925
They and drumlines, most effective in terms of target species the Frank Wilkie 54:35.179
Target species are white pointers, tiger sharks and bull sharks. But we'll move on to just Councillor stockwell's point of order is very relevant. Anyone uh anyone else have any or you'd like to speak to them for a minute Tom Wegener 54:55.398
I've been at the surfer for a very long time uh we started coming to Australia in 1998 before that I was in california there were not very many sharks but I still knew two people that had been killed sharks by 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 um I think that this is important to be supporting KPMG um 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 animals more wolves they are there 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 then of course the bull sharks live on the bottom and the white pointers are on the top and so there's quite ecosystem that we are learning about and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is strongly behind the education they have they're supporting the bull shark program we're learning all sorts of things about bull sharks exciting the device very supported KPMG and I believe it was KPMG with this serve smart program where you had the little guys kidding? Yeah, a little calendar it was the most brilliant thing actually I shared that with my kids and share that 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 all the balls of fate it's about the whether there's pollution when you feel it there's so much going on there's so much education needs to be done that I fully support the KPMG in this when it comes to removing the shark nets during the whale season the shark nets do have a lot of eye catch when I do respect I do respect enormously the fishermen and the lifeguards back in the 1960s that said put shark nets out there because they haven't been disproven to work they haven't been absolutely proven to work but they there was a lot of wisdom in that first piece of what they did put the shark nets out there so I I'll never discount the knowledge and experience that those people how they solved the situation back then but they do but there is a real issue with catching especially sea turtles and the lullaback sea turtles were critically endangered which get caught up in the nets as well so I support the motion. But I support because we're we have to support KPMG I want to continue supporting the biosphere reserve I want to continue that's a SharkSmart the surf smart programs and anything that has to do with us learning more about the because we are getting closer and to these wolves and these bears known as sharks they and the bears and wolves of the ocean and we have to get to know them better and like little things like feeding them is just a horrendous situation why you don't feed bears you don't feed sharks so there's a lot of learning on this that we need to do you. Amelia Lorentson 58:19.869
Can I ask a question Through the Chair? Councillor Wegener mentioned that the motion supports the KPMG report. Is that correct and can I, is David O 'Corman, no, because, a question through the Mayor. Quick maid. Does the DAF 2025 shark management plan state they recommend removal of the mystery whale migration period? Frank Wilkie 58:48.611
The Councillor was saying he supports the KPMG report. So the KPMG report recommends the removal, the trial removal. Of missionettes during the long migration season. Amelia Lorentson 59:00.212
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 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 with, to one of the, from Director Kim Rawlings. So can I ask, can I get confirmation or clarification on that please? Frank Wilkie 59:35.579
This is actually referring not 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 recommended by the KPMG report. To the minute? Unidentified Speaker 01:00:06.565
Yes, thank you. Unidentified Speaker 01:00:09.125
Just respectfully, I'm just wondering, is this time sensitive? Is this 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 01:00:34.901
Well, it's time-sensitive. Sense that today we're also making a decision to ratify a motion that we'll take to the local government conference, 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 local GA conference. In that sense that's it's it is time sensitive. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:05.608
Can I ask the CEO, LGAQ conference, what date is that? Frank Wilkie 01:01:13.923
This is a bit, look difficult. I'm really, relevant to, this is a relevant to the minute that is before this Council meeting. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:21.803
I think it's relevant to the question that's been asked by Councillor Finzel whether it's time-sensitive. Frank Wilkie 01:01:29.456
I'm making a ruling that it's, in October. The conference, we're all going, councils know it's in October. But we're making a decision on motions to go to the LGAQ conference today. And this complements, and it's entirely consistent. With the other motion, I don't understand the resistance. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:54.367
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. Is a complex and emotionally charged issue. And when Council chooses to take a position on an issue that is outside our jurisdiction, particularly as sensitive as shark 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 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 DAP, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, as the lead. Agency. 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 and I do want to clarify my advocacy piece. First, there is an advocacy piece that we're going to be deciding on today. The advocacy motion to the local government association in Queensland calls on the State work in 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 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 sprawl that Noosa Biosphere Reserve, jarrah small, Peggy Simpson and Surfrider. 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 All is seeking were always 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 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. If there 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, Boardriders clubs, surf clubs, World Surfing Reserve, it has it hasn't been shaped through the kind of inclusive transparent process that our community expects and deserves. It 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 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 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 minute, not because I oppose the goal, but because it skips the most essential step: consultation. Isn't a box to tick. It's the foundation of good governance. Let's not make a decision on behalf of the community. 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. I 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. Few key people in this community. And I had permission to speak on behalf of one of these groups, the Noosa surfing reserve. Spoke with both the president and the vice president, who were very concerned about the motion today. They had given me permission to 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 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. For those reasons, I'm not merrill going to be supporting the Mayoral minute today. Thank you. Jessica Phillips 01:09:31.766
To the CEO, one thing, 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 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 this process moves along quicker or is it both? Is it, I just, give me a bit of an idea of why it's coming from both angles, from the LGAQ and the Mayoral minute. Larry Sengstock 01:10:21.959
Well in some respects, they're separate in terms of they're 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 it's 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 it's a 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 or the other or both as a group. Jessica Phillips 01:11:03.885
And so just a quick question then does neither of them rule each other out about what would be prioritised is 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. Larry Sengstock 01:11:18.751
I guess 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 just check those dates the actual meeting is in October but this is to this is 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 01:11:46.535
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 what I'm not saying is the Council become Mr a lead agency I'm saying it still remains the State government jurisdiction entirely still saying the consultation has to take place the KPMG report talks about education and consultation as 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 every in arrow in quiver your quiver and you use the bow as well. Amelia Lorentson 01:12:32.348
Through the Chair can I also try to provide some clarity to Councillor Phillips the two pieces are separate one's asking for a for the State to consult with councils that are interested. Trialing removal of nets during whale 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 the 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 Frank Wilkie 01:13:14.750
Doesn't lock the State into doing anything the same once the State is ready to move towards trials they can Noosa as a trial site and there'll be other advocacy pieces going from this Noosa as a trial site and there'll community. Nicola Wilson 01:13:29.897
Councillor Wilson. Just another question to clarify that point as well. It's my understanding. There is a risk that motion that goes to LGAQ may not actually get accepted and so because it's actually not statewide relevant to any coastal Council so if that either wasn't accepted by LGAQ or the majority of councils didn't vote for that motion then that would be lost in that LGAQ process so this is almost a backup plan as well. Back-up that'd be correct? Frank Wilkie 01:13:59.371
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'll make the decision whether to actually go 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 the reports says as education consultation a key component of any trial. Jessica Phillips 01:14:39.033
Just one more question. Is there any risk that one, that it 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 01:14:54.382
No, it's meant to be entirely complimentary. Now, Councillors wish to speak to the minute. To the 5 vote.500. Those in favour? No. Councillor Phillips, 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, 11.1. Pro 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, 17 July 2025.11.1.4. 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 recommendation. En bloc. I have a move and a seconder for the Audit and Risk Committee recommendation to be held. Councillor Wegener. I second. Councillor Wilson. Any discussion? Put it to the vote. Those in favour? That's unanimous. Item 11.2 is the Services & Organisation Committee Recommendations. 11.2.1 is approval of the new tenancy for office at the Peregian Digital Hub. 11.2. The Sunrise Shops. Please lease for number one. Councillor Lorentson, you have a conflict of interest in this matter? I do. Amelia Lorentson 01:16:46.091
Can I have the wording on the stand, 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. Sunrise Shops. One lease. Meet 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 Wilson. Frank Wilkie 01:17:30.237
Can we have that motion rolled up, please, Cathy? Can we have someone to move the motion and second it, please? Councillor Stockwell? I'm happy to move it. Councillor Finzel? This is about the winning of the lease. Any discussion on the motion itself? It to the right of the vote, those in favour? It's unanimous and may we have Councillor Lorentson back in the room please. Just noting that the vote is at 7-0.6-0. She's still here. Eagle eyes, very well done there. Next is 11.2.3. Contract for project management services 2025 disaster reconstruction management. 11.2.4 is procurement and contracts assessment working team contract awards under CEO delegation. 11.2.5, annual renewal register of delegations, Council to CEO. 11.2.6, Council or webinar international travel attendance at conference with NBRF. Tom Wegener 01:19:04.306
Good question. Yes. 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. Schizomote, I'm going to point it up. I'm an appointed, because I'm an appointed position and they had on the NBRF board. Yeah. Okay. Absolutely. Cool. Just double checking. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 01:19:24.249
Thank you, Councillor Wegener. 11.2.7, change of time and venue for the Ordinary Meeting dated 21. August of 2025. We are going to Kin Kin. 11.2.8, Services & Organisation Committee Recommendations en bloc. I have a mover and a seconder for these recommendations please. Happy to move. By Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor Finzel. Any discussion? All in favour? All favour? That's unanimous. Planning & Environment Committee recommendations. 11.3.1 was referred to the General Committee which was the Noosa Junction precinct management 11.3.2, planning applications decided by delegated authority, May 2025.11.3. All the committee recommendations en bloc may have a mover and seconder for these. I bid you move. Thank opportunity thank you very much Councillor Lorentson segment longston, seconded by Councillor Wegener. All in favour? That's unanimous. General recommendation. Committee recommendations. Noosa Junction Precinct Management Models Assessment, referred from the Planning & Environment Committee. Is there something you wanted to speak to? I would like to pull that out if possible. Okay, would you like to move that Councillor Phillips that for privacy. Is he second? Questioning. Okay, so it's Noosa Junction. It's coming up, sorry. It's slow. It's on the way. Okay, Councillor Phillips you had a question. Jessica Phillips 01:21:00.771
Thank you. I just want to clarify Monday was there was a lot of discussion around this. Can we, I get confirmation when it says convene a roundtable discussion? Do we mean one 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 01:21:27.389
Response is that if a. If I can have my recollection on the discussion was that start with one and see where it goes from there. Jessica Phillips 01:21:33.731
Okay do we need to have that in the motion and I won't do an alternate to make sure that that's very clear so we're not giving community false expectation of what will happen with it. Larry Sengstock 01:21:55.969
So I think it's probably pretty clear that the intention anytime 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 that's the intention is give the round get the information out there and look with this. At a direction forward if there's further work that needs to be done. So I think it covers it. Jessica Phillips 01:22:16.634
Okay, thank you. Follow-up in relation to obviously you've spoken about conflict between residents and businesses. In relation to the Shire-wide CCTV strategy and specifically also specifically my notice to motion a while ago that focused on Hastings Street Association being the focus, can I get some clarity about what Council or where we're at with CCTV? Thanks. Frank Wilkie 01:22:46.036
Councillor Phillips, could you just clarify the relevance to Mr Johnson Jessica Phillips 01:22:51.427
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 would be included in that Shire-wide. Larry Sengstock 01:23:02.938
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 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, you know, 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 sort of migrating between the two. So we'll be considering that as part of the overall program. Jessica Phillips 01:23:44.270
Okay, thanks. 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, I'm wondering if there's been being been a strategy or anything looked without at with our communication piece around you know conflicts that happen in precincts 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 seriously? 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 01:24:37.367
Yep certainly I'm taking on notice but I think what we currently do is we rely on the QPS in terms of them reporting in those you know when it really involves us and we're responsible then we would have that but I'll take a notice I get where you're going in terms of being more clear going forward and being proactive in that space so so I'll I'm absolutely take that on as well. Jessica Phillips 01:24:59.867
And I'm just I'll speak to it you know I'm just there obviously my line of questioning has been around certain things Brian Stockwell 01:25:06.592
Just a point of order by asking questions after was moved and seconded Councillor Phillips 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 01:25:22.591
Absolutely, if any other Councillors wish to any speak, other Councillors suit wish to speak of to the motion. Otherwise we'll have Councillor Phillips speak and close. No. Councillor Phillips Jessica Phillips 01:25:32.885
You have the floor. Thanks. 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. Most people can say they love nights out. Being a former police officer I've seen conflict down in the junction where potentially the out from licences. 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 by that is when you live in an area like the junction you have bought to be able to walk and get a coffee and get some 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 is one of the places that people love to go and socialise I love the fact that the junction is moving into some really great stuff for our future 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 have a 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 it's licensed venues that have gone outside and almost broken there they haven't stayed within requirements with license with alcohol related 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 in. 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 you can see what makes Noosa. Frank Wilkie 01:29:19.046
Thank you Councillor Phillips. All in favour of motion? That is unanimous. Next up financial 11.4.2 the Financial Performance Report for June 11.4.3 the operational plan 2025-2026 11.4. The 2025 LGAQ conference motions 11.4.5 appointment of the 2026 show holiday 11.4.6 7 of the General Committee recommendations on the block. I have a move and a second for the General Committee. Thank you 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, contract number CN24802, 62 Lake MacDonald 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 discussion, 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 CM24802, 62 Lake MacDonald Drive, remediation and subdivision works. May I have a seconder for that, please? Thank you, Councillor Lorentson. All in favour? That is unanimous. Frank Wilkie 03:12:54.781
Wrong thing on the. Oh, there it is. Did we show the amount? Okay, the meeting is open again. I move that Council make the report by the Chief Executive Officer of the General Committee Meeting dated 14th July 2025, award count, contract number 628 MacDonald drive, remediation subdivision works, de palma grove holdings. Prior to the end of this, ASCO is contracting as follows. One combined month, summed to the price of $3,091,480 3,486,08, excluding GSTN. GST and shareholding rights, two months on of million. Price of $2,684,542.27. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise, execute, deal with what is necessary, introduce a contract and on allow part it of the Council. Can I have a seconder, please? Nancy Wegener. All in favour? Nancy Wegener. Stockwell, Finzel, Wilkie, against. Phillips, Wilson, and martson. Motion is carried. The next Ordinary Meeting will be at king memorial school of arts hall, Noosa, king, on Thursday 21st of August, 10:25pm. The meeting will be closed at 1:14pm. Thank you very much. Related Noosa Council Meetings
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