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Item 13.1.2026-08-20 · OrdinaryOfficial item record

confidential - Waste Supply Agreement

Final resolution: Carried

That Council A. Note the report by the Waste Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 August 2026 regarding the Waste Supply Agreement; and B. In accordance with Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulatio… Full wording ↓

For 6: Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson.

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What was decided?

Final supported resolution

That Council

A. Note the report by the Waste Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 August 2026 regarding the Waste Supply Agreement; and

B. In accordance with Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, approve entering into a Waste Supply Agreement (the Agreement) with Wildfire Energy Bulwer Island Pty Ltd (the Service Supplier) for the trial delivery and processing of residual municipal solid waste and post-resource recovery construction and demolition residuals at the Bulwer Island Energy Recovery Facility, without first inviting written quotes or tenders, on the basis that:

1. The services proposed to be provided by the Service Supplier under the Agreement are specialised in the waste industry; 

2. The services proposed to be provided by the Service Supplier under the Agreement are confidential to the Service Supplier; and

3. Council is satisfied that, because of the specialised and/or confidential nature of the services, it would be impractical and/or disadvantageous for Council to invite quotes or tenders;

C. Authorise the CEO to negotiate and finalise the Waste Supply Agreement and any associated documents to give effect to that Agreement, for the contract value discussed in the closed session of this meeting.  For clarity, any general financial delegations do not limit the exercise of the CEO’s power under this paragraph; and

D. Request a future report to Council regarding:

1. Operational outcomes of the trial arrangement;

2. Waste diversion performance;

3. Financial outcomes; and

4. Opportunities associated with any future Energy Recovery Facility initiatives.

Carried.

Official item minutes · Event 3

1Procedural MotionCarried2Procedural MotionCarried3Council ResolutionCarried
1Procedural MotionCarried

Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson

That the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 (this is not publicly available as it contains information that is confidential to the local government) and pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 13.1 - Waste Supply Agreement.

Carried.

For 6 named

Brian StockwellAmelia LorentsonKaren FinzelJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieTom Wegener

Against 0 named

No names recorded on this side.

Official minutes · section 1

2Procedural MotionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Frank Wilkie

That the meeting be re-opened to the public.

Carried.

For 6 named

Tom WegenerBrian StockwellJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieKaren FinzelAmelia Lorentson

Against 0 named

No names recorded on this side.

Official minutes · section 8

3Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Jessica Phillips

That Council

A. Note the report by the Waste Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 August 2026 regarding the Waste Supply Agreement; and

B. In accordance with Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, approve entering into a Waste Supply Agreement (the Agreement) with Wildfire Energy Bulwer Island Pty Ltd (the Service Supplier) for the trial delivery and processing of residual municipal solid waste and post-resource recovery construction and demolition residuals at the Bulwer Island Energy Recovery Facility, without first inviting written quotes or tenders, on the basis that:

1. The services proposed to be provided by the Service Supplier under the Agreement are specialised in the waste industry; 

2. The services proposed to be provided by the Service Supplier under the Agreement are confidential to the Service Supplier; and

3. Council is satisfied that, because of the specialised and/or confidential nature of the services, it would be impractical and/or disadvantageous for Council to invite quotes or tenders;

C. Authorise the CEO to negotiate and finalise the Waste Supply Agreement and any associated documents to give effect to that Agreement, for the contract value discussed in the closed session of this meeting.  For clarity, any general financial delegations do not limit the exercise of the CEO’s power under this paragraph; and

D. Request a future report to Council regarding:

1. Operational outcomes of the trial arrangement;

2. Waste diversion performance;

3. Financial outcomes; and

4. Opportunities associated with any future Energy Recovery Facility initiatives.

Carried.

For 6 named

Brian StockwellTom WegenerJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieKaren FinzelAmelia Lorentson

Against 0 named

No names recorded on this side.

Official minutes · section 15

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Procedural Motion
Moved:Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded:Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 (this is not publicly available as it contains information that is confidential to the local government) and pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 13.1 - Waste Supply Agreement.
Carried.
For:Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Against:None

Procedural Motion
Moved:Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:Cr Frank Wilkie
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For:Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Against:None

Council Resolution
Moved:Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded:Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
  1. Note the report by the Waste Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 August 2026 regarding the Waste Supply Agreement; and
  2. In accordance with Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, approve entering into a Waste Supply Agreement (the Agreement) with Wildfire Energy Bulwer Island Pty Ltd (the Service Supplier) for the trial delivery and processing of residual municipal solid waste and post-resource recovery construction and demolition residuals at the Bulwer Island Energy Recovery Facility, without first inviting written quotes or tenders, on the basis that:
    1. The services proposed to be provided by the Service Supplier under the Agreement are specialised in the waste industry; 
    2. The services proposed to be provided by the Service Supplier under the Agreement are confidential to the Service Supplier; and
    3. Council is satisfied that, because of the specialised and/or confidential nature of the services, it would be impractical and/or disadvantageous for Council to invite quotes or tenders;
  3. Authorise the CEO to negotiate and finalise the Waste Supply Agreement and any associated documents to give effect to that Agreement, for the contract value discussed in the closed session of this meeting.  For clarity, any general financial delegations do not limit the exercise of the CEO’s power under this paragraph; and
  4. Request a future report to Council regarding:
    1. Operational outcomes of the trial arrangement;
    2. Waste diversion performance;
    3. Financial outcomes; and
    4. Opportunities associated with any future Energy Recovery Facility initiatives.
Carried.
 For:Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
 Against:None

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Jessica Phillips283:47
Oh excuse me. That's right. No. That meeting be closed to public in accordance with section 254D3 of the LG Reg 2012. This is not publicly available. As it contains information that is confidential to the local government and pursuant to section 254J3G of the Local Government Regulation for 2012 for the purpose of discussing item 13.1 waste supply agreement.
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Brian Stockwell313:48
Yeah, just waiting. Council's online for the recording. Very good. Okay, coming back out of committee. I will be moving that Council A note the report by the Waste Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20th of August 2026 regarding the waste supply agreement and B, in accordance with section 235B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, approve entering into a waste supply agreement with wildflower energy. Bulwer island metrology limited, the service supplier, for the trial, delivery and processing of. Residual Noosaville solid waste and post-resource recovery construction and demolition residuals at the Bulwer island energy recoveries facility without first-hand inviting written quotes or tenders on the basis that: 1. The services proposed to be provided by the service supplier under the agreement are specialised in the waste industry. 2. The services proposed to be provided by the service supplier under the agreement are confidential to. The service supplier. 3. Council is satisfied that because of the specialised and/or confidential nature of the services, it would be impractical and/or disadvantageous for councils to invite. Attendants. C. Authorise the CEO to negotiate and finalise the weight supply agreement and the associated documents to give effect to the agreement for the contract to be discussed in the closed session of this meeting. For clarity, any general financial delegations do not limit the exercise of the CEO's power under this paragraph. And D. Request a future report to Council. Regarding 1. Operation outcomes of the trial arrangement, 2. Waste diversion performance, 3. Financial outcomes, and 4. Opportunities associated with any future energy recovery facility initiative. Councillor Phillips. No need to talk to that. If the others don't wish to say anything I put the motion. All those in favour? Yes. And that's carried unanimously. So thank you Councillors. That brings us to the end of today's proceedings. The next Ordinary Meeting will be at the Council chambers at 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin at 10am on Thursday the 17th of September.
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