Minutes
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 21 August 2025
Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore
ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO
3 Record of Attendance and Leave of Absence
4 Receipt and Confirmation Of Minutes
6 INFORMING OF conflicts OF INTEREST
6.1 prescribed conflicts of INTEREST
6.2 declarable conflicts of interest
7 Presentations / Councillor Reports
8.1 Quarterly Progress Report, Quarter 4 2024-25
8.3 July 2025 Financial Performance Report
8.5 Disposal (Easement) Council Freehold Land within Meridan Plains and Coolum Beach
8.6 Invasive Plant Surveillance Program - Biosecurity Act 2014
8.7 Invasive Animal Prevention and Control Program - Biosecurity Act 2014
10.1 Petition - Request to install a raised safety crossing on Wurley Drive, Wurtulla
10.2 Petition - Urgent action required on Homelessness in Nambour Park
Please Note: The resolutions as shown in italics throughout these minutes are the resolutions carried by the Council.
1 Declaration of Opening
The Chair declared the meeting open at 9:00am.
2 WELCOME AND Opening
Councillor J Broderick acknowledged the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the meeting took place.
Abdul Imron from the Muslim Organisation Sunshine Coast provided an Indonesian Iman Blessing.
3 Record of Attendance and Leave of Absence
COUNCILLORS
Councillor R Natoli Mayor (Chair)
Councillor J Broderick Division 1
Councillor T Landsberg Division 2
Councillor T Burns Division 3
Councillor J Natoli Division 4
Councillor W Johnston OAM Division 5
Councillor C Dickson Division 6
Councillor E Hungerford Division 7
Councillor T Bunnag Division 8
Councillor M Suarez Division 9 (Deputy Mayor)
Councillor D Law Division 10
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Chief Financial Officer
Director Business Transformation and Performance
Director Community Strengthening
Director Infrastructure and Natural Assets
Director Sustainable Growth and Planning
Manager Governance and Executive Services
Manager Strategy and Policy
Principal Development Planner
Coordinator Financial Services
Coordinator Financial Accounting
Senior Property Officer
Coordinator Healthy Places
4 Receipt and Confirmation Of Minutes
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Seconded: Councillor J Natoli That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 24 July 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously. |
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6 INFORMING OF conflicts OF INTEREST
6.1 prescribed conflicts of INTEREST
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6.2 declarable conflicts of interest
Councillor R Natoli notified Council of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 8.2 Other Change to a Preliminary Approval (Including a variation request) - Mons Rd, Grammar School Way and Village Centre Way, Forest Glen.
Councillor J Natoli notified Council of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 8.2 Other Change to a Preliminary Approval (Including a variation request) - Mons Rd, Grammar School Way and Village Centre Way, Forest Glen..
7 Presentations / Councillor Reports
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8.1 Quarterly Progress Report, Quarter 4 2024-25
File No: Council Meetings
Author: Manager Strategy and Policy
Business Transformation and Performance
Appendices: App a - Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 4, 2024-25
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Council Resolution (OM25/70) Moved: Councillor E Hungerford Seconded: Councillor J Broderick That Council: (a) receive and note the report titled “Quarterly Progress Report, Quarter 4 2024-25” and (b) endorse the Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 4, 2024-25 (Appendix A).
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Seconded: Councillor E Hungerford That Council grant Councillor T Bunnag an extension of time for five minutes to speak further to the motion. Carried unanimously. |
8.2 Other Change to a Preliminary Approval (including a Variation Request) - Mons Rd, Grammar School Way and Village Centre Way, Forest Glen
File No: MCU19/0141.05
Author: Principal Development Planner
Sustainable Growth and Planning
Appendices: App a - Recommended Changes to Conditions
Attachments: Att 1 - Detailed Officer Report
Att 2 - Amended Plan of Development Document
Att 3 - Proposed Precinct Plan
Att 4 - Infrastructure Agreement
Att 5 - Concurrence Agency Response
Att 6 - Submissions Map
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NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST In accordance with s150EQ(3)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Councillor R Natoli gave notice of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Agenda Item 8.2 Other Change to a Preliminary Approval (Including a variation request) - Mons Rd, Grammar School Way and Village Centre Way, Forest Glen. I, Councillor Rosanna Natoli, notify that I have a Declarable Conflict of Interest in Item 8.2 to be considered at the Ordinary Meeting on 21 August 2025 due to my son, as a related party, undertaking part-time paid employment at White’s IGA, part of the Forest Glen Village Centre, which has lodged the Development Application for Other Change to the Preliminary Approval (including a variation request) for a Material Change of Use. Councillor R Natoli informed the Meeting that she would voluntarily not participate in the decision and left the place at which the meeting was being held, including areas set aside for the public and stayed away while the matter was considered and voted on. The Mayor vacated the Chair at this time. The Deputy Mayor took the Chair.
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In accordance with s150EQ(3)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Councillor J Natoli gave notice of a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Agenda Item 8.2 Other Change to a Preliminary Approval (Including a variation request) - Mons Rd, Grammar School Way and Village Centre Way, Forest Glen. I, Councillor Joe Natoli, notify that I have a Declarable Conflict of Interest in Item 8.2 to be considered at the Ordinary Meeting on 21 August 2025 due to my son, Roman Natoli, as a related party, has undertaken part-time paid employment at White’s IGA, part of the Forest Glen Village Centre, which has lodged the Development Application for Other Change to the Preliminary Approval (including a variation request) for a Material Change of Use. Councillor J Natoli informed the Meeting that he would voluntarily not participate in the decision and left the place at which the meeting was being held, including areas set aside for the public and stayed away while the matter was considered and voted on.
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Council Resolution (OM25/71) Moved: Councillor E Hungerford Seconded: Councillor C Dickson That Council: (a) receive and note the report titled “Other Change to a Preliminary Approval (including a Variation Request) - Mons Rd, Grammar School Way and Village Centre Way, Forest Glen” and (b) APPROVE an Other Change to the Preliminary Approval (including a Variation Request) for a Material Change of Use to establish the Forest Glen Village Centre Plan of Development in relation to Application No. MCU19/0141.05 situated at 22 Village Centre Way, 354 Mons Road, 7 Grammar School Way, 1 Village Centre Way and 5 Grammar School Way, Forest Glen, in accordance with amendments to the Decision Notice identified in Appendix A.
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Councillor R Natoli and Councillor J Natoli were absent for the discussion and vote on this item. |
The Mayor returned to the Chair.
8.3 July 2025 Financial Performance Report
File No: Council Meetings
Author: Coordinator Financial Services
Finance and Commercial Partnerships
Attachments: Att 1 - July 2025 Financial Performance Report
Att 2 - July 2025 Capital Grant Funded Project Report
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Council Resolution (OM25/72) Moved: Councillor E Hungerford Seconded: Councillor J Broderick That Council receive and note the report titled “July 2025 Financial Performance Report”.
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8.4 Queensland Audit Office: Second Interim Management Report for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2025
File No: Council Meetings
Author: Coordinator Financial Accounting
Finance and Commercial Partnerships
Attachments: Att 1 - Queensland Audit Office 2025 2nd Interim Report
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Council Resolution (OM25/73) Moved: Councillor E Hungerford Seconded: Councillor J Broderick That Council receive and note the report titled "Queensland Audit Office: Second Interim Management Report for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2025".
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8.5 Disposal (Easement) Council Freehold Land within Meridan Plains and Coolum Beach
File No: F2025/48484
Author: Senior Property Officer
Finance and Commercial Partnerships
Attachments: Att 1 - Easement Survey Plan (Meridan Plains)
Att 2 - Easement Survey Plan (Coolum Beach)
Att 3 - Aerial Map of Localities
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Council Resolution (OM25/74) Seconded: Councillor M Suarez That Council: (a) receive and note the report titled “Disposal (Easement) Council Freehold Land within Meridan Plains and Coolum Beach” (b) resolve, to dispose of an interest in land by way of easement (for sewerage infrastructure) over Lot 2, 4 and 5 on RP97720 and Lot 17 on RP198758 and (c) resolve, pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that an exception to dispose of an interest in the land other than by tender or auction applies, as Unitywater is a government agency.
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8.6 Invasive Plant Surveillance Program - Biosecurity Act 2014
File No: F2018/30481
Author: Coordinator Healthy Places
Community Strengthening
Appendices: App a - 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2029 Surveillance Program for Sunshine Coast Council under the Biosecurity Act 2014
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Council Resolution (OM25/75) Seconded: Councillor W Johnston That Council: (a) receive and note the report titled “Invasive Plant Surveillance Program - Biosecurity Act 2014”, and (b) authorise the carrying out of the 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2029 Surveillance Program for Sunshine Coast Council (Appendix A) in accordance with section 235 of the Biosecurity Act 2014.
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8.7 Invasive Animal Prevention and Control Program - Biosecurity Act 2014
File No: F2018/30481
Author: Coordinator Healthy Places
Community Strengthening
Appendices: App a - 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2029 Prevention and Control Program for invasive animals under the Biosecurity Act 2014 for the Sunshine Coast Council area
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Council Resolution (OM25/76) Seconded: Councillor W Johnston That Council: (a) receive and note the report titled “Invasive Animal Prevention and Control Program - Biosecurity Act 2014”, and (b) authorise the 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2029 Prevention and Control Program for invasive animals under the Biosecurity Act 2014 for the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area (Appendix A) in accordance with section 235 of the Biosecurity Act 2014. |
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10.1 Petition - Request to install a raised safety crossing on Wurley Drive, Wurtulla
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Council Resolution (OM25/77) Seconded: Councillor J Natoli That the petition tabled by Councillor T Burns relating to the request to install a raised safety crossing on Wurley Drive, Wurtulla be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action. |
10.2 Petition - Urgent action required on Homelessness in Nambour Parks
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Council Resolution (OM25/78) Seconded: Councillor T Bunnag That the petition tabled by Councillor D Law relating to the request for urgent action to be taken on homelessness in Nambour Parks be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action. |
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The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 18 September 2025 in the Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore.
The meeting closed at 11:42am.
Confirmed 18 September 2025.
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CHAIR