ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) Inc. ALLIANCE AGREEMENT (REFERRED FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 6 OCTOBER 2026 ITEM 7.2.4)
That Council A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2026 regarding Zero Emissions Noosa Inc; B. Authorise the CEO to execute the All… Full wording ↓
For 3: Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Brian Stockwell. Against 3: Nicola Wilson, Jessica Phillips, Karen Finzel.
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That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2026 regarding Zero Emissions Noosa Inc;
B. Authorise the CEO to execute the Alliance Agreement 2026-2029 provided as Attachment 1 to the Report;
1. Amend the Alliance Agreement (Attachment 1) by inserting a new clause 9.3:
9.3 Performance measurement and community benefit
a) Each Annual Operational Plan must include a measurable target for each KPI, or a commitment to establish a baseline where none exists. Council will confirm which KPIs require targets when assessing the plan under clause 8.1(e);
b) ZEN Inc must undertake a community survey at least once every two years, with the first completed by the first Annual Report under this Agreement, measuring awareness of, and ZEN Inc’s influence on, renewable energy, electrification, and emissions reduction outcomes in the Noosa Shire. Council will support survey design to ensure alignment with the Climate Change Response Plan;
c) ZEN Inc must achieve a minimum Co-contribution Ratio of 1:1 in each financial year including both cash and in-kind contributions and must report that ratio in its Annual Report. Council and ZEN Inc will agree a methodology for valuing and reporting volunteer and professional in-kind contributions; and
d) Where ZEN Inc is unable to meet a requirement of this clause in each reporting period, it must report the reason and the steps proposed to address it. Non-achievement of the Co-contribution Ratio is a matter for Council’s consideration under clause 6.2 and does not of itself constitute a breach of this Agreement.
C. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments/corrections to the Alliance Agreement 2026-2029 if required prior to execution;
D. Note that any future funding contribution will be determined at annual budget considerations;
E. Appoint Cr Brian Stockwell to act as observer on the ZEN Inc board;
F. Note the Annual report (2025) and EV & Electrify Everything Expo Report (2026) delivered by ZEN Inc as at Attachment 7 and 10 to this report; and
G. Note ZEN Inc’s strategic plan (Attachments 8 and 9) that sets the direction of the organisation for the next three years and the Annual Operational Plan (Attachments 2 and 3) that includes targets and KPIs for the 2026/27 financial year.
H. Require ZEN Inc to provide a statement that ZEN Inc is solvent as at October 2026;
I. Request that ZEN Inc provide Appendix I - P&L by project - as previously omitted from Annual Report.
Carried on the casting vote of the Chair.
Official item minutes · Event 7
1MotionOutcome not confirmed
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2026 regarding Zero Emissions Noosa Inc;
B. Authorise the CEO to execute the Alliance Agreement 2026-2029 provided as Attachment 1 to the Report;
C. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments/corrections to the Alliance Agreement 2026-2029 if required prior to execution;
D. Note that any future funding contribution will be determined at annual budget considerations;
E. Appoint Cr Brian Stockwell to act as observer on the ZEN Inc board;
F. Note the Annual report (2025) and EV & Electrify Everything Expo Report (2026) delivered by ZEN Inc as at Attachment 7 and 10 to this report; and
G. Note ZEN Inc’s strategic plan (Attachments 8 and 9) that sets the direction of the organisation for the next three years and the Annual Operational Plan (Attachments 2 and 3) that includes targets and KPIs for the 2026/27 financial year.
Main motion followed by amendments; no separate outcome recorded here.
Official minutes · section 1
2Amendment No. 1Carried
Moved: Karen Finzel · Seconded: Tom Wegener
Amend Item B to include the following:
1. Amend the Alliance Agreement (Attachment 1) by inserting a new clause 9.3:
9.3 Performance measurement and community benefit
a) Each Annual Operational Plan must include a measurable target for each KPI, or a commitment to establish a baseline where none exists. Council will confirm which KPIs require targets when assessing the plan under clause 8.1(e);
b) ZEN Inc must undertake a community survey at least once every two years, with the first completed by the first Annual Report under this Agreement, measuring awareness of, and ZEN Inc’s influence on, renewable energy, electrification, and emissions reduction outcomes in the Noosa Shire. Council will support survey design to ensure alignment with the Climate Change Response Plan;
c) ZEN Inc must achieve a minimum Co-contribution Ratio of 1:1 in each financial year including both cash and in-kind contributions and must report that ratio in its Annual Report. Council and ZEN Inc will agree a methodology for valuing and reporting volunteer and professional in-kind contributions; and
d) Where ZEN Inc is unable to meet a requirement of this clause in each reporting period, it must report the reason and the steps proposed to address it. Non-achievement of the Co-contribution Ratio is a matter for Council’s consideration under clause 6.2 and does not of itself constitute a breach of this Agreement.
Carried.
Against 0 named
Official minutes · section 12
3Amendment No. 2Carried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
Include an Item H that reads:
H. Require ZEN Inc to provide a statement that ZEN Inc is solvent as at October 2026;
Carried.
Against 2 named
Official minutes · section 25
4Amendment No. 3Lost
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
Addition of Item I. that reads:
I. Request that ZEN Inc update Attachment 7 (Annual Report), Section 9 (Methods of communication/marketing and audience reach) to accurately reflect 'people' as unique individuals;
Lost on the casting vote of the Chair.
For 3 named
Against 3 named
Official minutes · section 33
5Amendment No. 4Carried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Item I be added to read:
I. Request that ZEN Inc provide Appendix I - P&L by project - as previously omitted from Annual Report.
Carried.
Against 1 named
Official minutes · section 41
6Procedural MotionLost
Moved: Karen Finzel · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
That Council defer the matter (Item 12.1) to the November 2026 Ordinary Meeting for the purpose of obtaining additional information.
Lost on the casting vote of the Chair.
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Official minutes · section 49
7Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2026 regarding Zero Emissions Noosa Inc;
B. Authorise the CEO to execute the Alliance Agreement 2026-2029 provided as Attachment 1 to the Report;
1. Amend the Alliance Agreement (Attachment 1) by inserting a new clause 9.3:
9.3 Performance measurement and community benefit
a) Each Annual Operational Plan must include a measurable target for each KPI, or a commitment to establish a baseline where none exists. Council will confirm which KPIs require targets when assessing the plan under clause 8.1(e);
b) ZEN Inc must undertake a community survey at least once every two years, with the first completed by the first Annual Report under this Agreement, measuring awareness of, and ZEN Inc’s influence on, renewable energy, electrification, and emissions reduction outcomes in the Noosa Shire. Council will support survey design to ensure alignment with the Climate Change Response Plan;
c) ZEN Inc must achieve a minimum Co-contribution Ratio of 1:1 in each financial year including both cash and in-kind contributions and must report that ratio in its Annual Report. Council and ZEN Inc will agree a methodology for valuing and reporting volunteer and professional in-kind contributions; and
d) Where ZEN Inc is unable to meet a requirement of this clause in each reporting period, it must report the reason and the steps proposed to address it. Non-achievement of the Co-contribution Ratio is a matter for Council’s consideration under clause 6.2 and does not of itself constitute a breach of this Agreement.
C. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments/corrections to the Alliance Agreement 2026-2029 if required prior to execution;
D. Note that any future funding contribution will be determined at annual budget considerations;
E. Appoint Cr Brian Stockwell to act as observer on the ZEN Inc board;
F. Note the Annual report (2025) and EV & Electrify Everything Expo Report (2026) delivered by ZEN Inc as at Attachment 7 and 10 to this report; and
G. Note ZEN Inc’s strategic plan (Attachments 8 and 9) that sets the direction of the organisation for the next three years and the Annual Operational Plan (Attachments 2 and 3) that includes targets and KPIs for the 2026/27 financial year.
H. Require ZEN Inc to provide a statement that ZEN Inc is solvent as at October 2026;
I. Request that ZEN Inc provide Appendix I - P&L by project - as previously omitted from Annual Report.
Carried on the casting vote of the Chair.
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Official minutes · section 56
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| Motion |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
That Council
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| Amendment No. 1 |
| Moved: | Cr Karen Finzel |
| Seconded: | Cr Tom Wegener |
Amend Item B to include the following: 1. Amend the Alliance Agreement (Attachment 1) by inserting a new clause 9.3: 9.3 Performance measurement and community benefit a) Each Annual Operational Plan must include a measurable target for each KPI, or a commitment to establish a baseline where none exists. Council will confirm which KPIs require targets when assessing the plan under clause 8.1(e); b) ZEN Inc must undertake a community survey at least once every two years, with the first completed by the first Annual Report under this Agreement, measuring awareness of, and ZEN Inc’s influence on, renewable energy, electrification, and emissions reduction outcomes in the Noosa Shire. Council will support survey design to ensure alignment with the Climate Change Response Plan; c) ZEN Inc must achieve a minimum Co-contribution Ratio of 1:1 in each financial year including both cash and in-kind contributions and must report that ratio in its Annual Report. Council and ZEN Inc will agree a methodology for valuing and reporting volunteer and professional in-kind contributions; and d) Where ZEN Inc is unable to meet a requirement of this clause in each reporting period, it must report the reason and the steps proposed to address it. Non-achievement of the Co-contribution Ratio is a matter for Council’s consideration under clause 6.2 and does not of itself constitute a breach of this Agreement. |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | None |
| Amendment No. 2 |
| Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
Include an Item H that reads: H. Require ZEN Inc to provide a statement that ZEN Inc is solvent as at October 2026; |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener |
| Amendment No. 3 |
| Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
Addition of Item I. that reads: I. Request that ZEN Inc update Attachment 7 (Annual Report), Section 9 (Methods of communication/marketing and audience reach) to accurately reflect 'people' as unique individuals; |
| Lost on the casting vote of the Chair. |
| For: | Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener |
| Amendment No. 4 |
| Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That Item I be added to read: I. Request that ZEN Inc provide Appendix I - P&L by project - as previously omitted from Annual Report. |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | Cr Tom Wegener |
| Procedural Motion |
| Moved: | Cr Karen Finzel |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
That Council defer the matter (Item 12.1) to the November 2026 Ordinary Meeting for the purpose of obtaining additional information. |
Lost on the casting vote of the Chair. |
| For: | Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener |
| Council Resolution |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
That Council
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Carried on the casting vote of the Chair. |
| For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener |
| Against: | Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson |
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I it, Councillor Finzel. All in favour? Aye. That's unanimous. Zero Emissions Noosa alliance agreement, which has been referred from the General Committee dated 6th of October. We also have an appointment to make on this board as well. I'm happy to move it. We'll keep the debate going. May I have a seconder?
Welcome to the Ordinary Meeting of Thursday the 15th of October 2026. Declare the meeting open at 10am. I acknowledge we're meeting on the traditional lands and waters of the Kabi Kabi people and I'll pay my respects to the elders past, present and emerging. Also acknowledge their recognition of each and every one of us as joint custodians with the responsibility in looking after this beautiful place that we all love. I'd also like to note the passing of former Noosa Councillor, Councillor Brian winfield. Brian was a very well well-loved and respected Councillor from Cooroy in the pre-amalgamation Noosa Council. He was pivotal in driving the establishment of the house with no steps and on behalf of Noosa Council we pass on our condolences to the family. I note that Councillor Amelia Lorentson is an apology. All other Councillors are in attendance. Except for Councillor Brian Stockwell and Councillor Karen Finzel who are on the line. Item 4 is a confirmation of the Minutes. I have a mover and a seconder for the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on the 17th of September 2026. Happy Councillor to move. Phillips seconded Councillor Finzel. All in favour? Yes. Thank you. We have one petition. I move that the petition with 10 signatories submitted by Gerry Campbell requesting that Council remove or reduce the yellow line markings in Antipodes Close Castaways Beach be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine the appropriate action. May I have a seconder please? Seconder, Councillor Wegener. I'll just read out some further details. Antipodes Close has operated as a residential cul-de-sac for approximately 30 years without these extensive restrictions. The new yellow no stopping lines were installed at both ends of the cul-de-sac and along one side of the street without prior consultation or notification to affected residents. Requested Council provide for traffic and safety assessment and reasons why supporting the installation. Restrictions of this extent were considered necessary. Thank you. All in favour? Aye. Yes. Thank you. There are no presentations, there are no deputations, there are no public questions. I have one Mayoral minute that was included in the agenda which is the CEO performance review report. So please keep in mind the attachments to the Mayoral minute are confidential so if we wish to speak to them we'll have to go in a confidential session with Councillors only. As Chair of the CEO performance committee consisting of myself Councillor Brian Stockwell and Councillor Nicola Wilson, I present the attached Chief Executive Officer annual performance review of the Council. The purpose of the minute is to advise the Council of the outcome of the CEO's annual performance review conducted by the performance review committee on September 1st 2026. The report provides a brief update on the CEO's annual review undertaken by the performance review committee which was facilitated by LG Services Group. LG services have been contracted to facilitate the annual performance review of the CEO. Performance review committee members are thanked for their dedication and commitment and positively contributed to the review process. The annual review has been undertaken. This report serves to advise Council on the findings and recommendations. The process undertaken by the performance review panel was assisted by Mr Scott Mason of LG Services Group as an independent facilitator. The Councillor survey was forwarded to all Councillors with the completion date in time of 20 August 2026. All seven Councillors completed the survey. Was also sent to the CEO which was completed. CEO's responses were presented separately to that of the elected member of the results. CEO provided a verbal presentation to the performance review committee, including major highlights of the 12 month period, the performance of the organisation, challenges, opportunities and areas for improvement. PR committee asked the CEO specific to provide a comment on the CEO's presentation. The committee then undertook the formal assessment by quantitatively scoring performance against stated objectives and documented comments where appropriate. I also would like to thank all Councillors participating in this process and particularly the work of Councillor Stockwell and Councillor Nicola Wilson who put in considerable hours to undertake this regulatory requirement. As I said, if we need to discuss it, we need to go into confidential. All in favour? Yes. Aye. That's carried. We have no notified motions. That brings us to committee consideration of committee recommendations. 11.1.1, Audit and Risk Committee recommendations. Queensland Audit Office 2026 committee briefing paper. 11.1.2, Queensland Audit Office 2026 interim report. 11.1.3, Noosa Council response to Queensland Audit Office's interim report. 11.1.4, pro internal audit report, IT general controls, 11.1.5, internal audit update. 11.1.6 risk management and BCP update. 11.1.7 strategic internal audit plan, 2026 to 2028.11.1.8 Queensland audit officers forward work plan for 2026 to 2029.11.1.9 performance measurement update. 11.1.10 ICT Cyber Risk Report. 11.1.11 Queensland. Audit officers local government report 2025 recommendation status update. 11.1.12 2526 asset valuations and the impact of Australian accounting standards board.1.1.13 2526 accounting for infrastructure damage by significant weather events, disaster recovery program. 11.1.14 2526 draft financial statements and end of financial year update. 11.1.15 financial services workforce planning update. 11.1.16 financial environment exception reporting, 31st of July, 2026.11.1.17 Fringe Benefits Tax update.1.18 super on contractors project update. 11.1.19 audit committee recommendations en bloc. I have a mover and a seconder for the Audit and Risk Committee recommendations to be adopted. Moved Councillor Wilson, seconder please. Have you just seconded? Councillor Phillips. All in favour? To proceed. Aye. Yes. That's unanimous. Which brings us to the General Committee recommendations dated 6th of October, 2026, 11.2.1. Planning applications decided by delegated authority. 11.2.2, there's a Material Change of Use for multiple dwellings in Maple Street and Myall Street, Cooroy. 11.2.3, Noosa Biosecurity Plan 2026-2031.11.2.4 the Noosa Destination Stewardship Council draft terms of reference was referred to the Ordinary Meeting for a further report and will be dealt with at item 13.2.11.2.5 the zero emissions ZEN alliance agreement was referred to the Ordinary Meeting for further consideration and will be dealt with at item 12.1.11.2.6 Noosa events strategic framework policy and governance. I'd like to deal with this item separately to add in the Council appointments to the representatives on the group. So I'll move the General Committee recommendation with the addition of the names Councillor Amelia. Lorentson and Councillor Jessica Phillips as representatives on the Noosa events executive group in item E as noted on the screen. May I have a seconder? I'll second. Thank you. I waived my right to speak. We covered this last week but anyone is free to speak if they wish. Okay, I'll put it to about a thousand. Taylor? Aye. Yes. That's unanimous. 11.2.7, the Noosa Aquatic Centre Upgrade Plan and Noosa Aquatic Centre facility strategic plan. 11.2.8, Noosa Shire Council Sole and. Specialised supplier lists. 11.2.9, Council meeting schedule 2027.11.2.10, change of time and venue for Ordinary Meeting, date of 17 December 2026.11.2.11 was referred to the Ordinary Meeting for further consideration. It was a confidential item regarding the Noosa regional gallery detailed business case and considerations, which we'll deal with at 12.2.11.2.12 is the General Committee recommendations. Block. I have a move and a second for the General Committee recommendations to be adopted, except we're dealt with separately. I'm happy to move it.
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