Ordinary - 31 Mar 2026 9:00 am

Key decisions

• Proposed electorate name: Wyaralong
  Council proposed that the electorate be named "Wyaralong".
  This affects electoral naming and local civic identity.
• Mayor to attend World Cities Summit
  Council noted that Mayor Tom Sharp will attend the 2026 World Cities Summit in Singapore as part of The Council of Mayors South East Queensland delegation, with the Deputy Mayor as proxy, and that a follow-up report will come to a future Ordinary Meeting.
  Residents can expect a later report on outcomes and any relevance for local policy or partnerships.
• Agritourism camping policy work endorsed
  Council acknowledged 12 months of work on short term accommodation (agritourism camping), supported the activity on privately owned rural zoned land subject to planning, disaster management and risk issues, and endorsed further work on non-regulatory, regulatory or hybrid options. Council also asked for direct written feedback from the Camping Working Group on whether it aligns with the report.
  This may shape future rules for farm-based camping and short-stay tourism on rural land across the region.
• Harrisville subdivision application progressed
  Council considered application RAL24/046 for staged subdivision at 67-133 Dunns Avenue, Harrisville, including a preliminary approval to vary the planning scheme for future stages and a development permit for stages 1 and 2. The item was tabled and later returned for decision consistent with the report wording provided.
  This affects future housing growth and drainage infrastructure in Harrisville.
• Community care centre extension at Beaudesert considered
  Council received a report on MCU25/101 for an extension to a community care centre at 19 Tilley Street and 44 Tina Street, Beaudesert.
  This relates to expansion of community care services in Beaudesert.
• Community grants funding recommended
  Council endorsed recommended grants including funding for Canungra Hack and Pony Club Inc, Boonah Community Band, The Beaudesert & District Horse & Pony Club Inc, and Boonah & District Working Horse Association, with total recommended funding of $92,267.10, and requested feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
  This provides direct support to local community groups, equipment upgrades and local activities.
• February 2026 financial report received
  Council received the unaudited monthly financial report for February 2026.
  This provides oversight of council finances and spending.
• CEO performance agreement approved
  In closed session, Council approved the amended Chief Executive Officer Performance Agreement and organisational priorities for 28 January 2026 to 28 January 2027, approved quarterly check-in timeframes, and adopted the CEO position description.
  This sets senior organisational priorities and governance expectations for the year.
• Funding approved for combined PCYC and indoor sports facility
  Council noted the proposed combined PCYC and Indoor Sports Centre facility at Dick Westerman Park with a preliminary cost estimate of $14.1 million and a funding shortfall of $4.35 million, approved use of up to $3.35 million from an existing untied Queensland Treasury loan as Council's contribution, and directed officers to keep exploring scope reductions and grants.
  This is a major local sports and youth infrastructure project with direct budget implications.

Important topics

• Agritourism camping debate
  A motion to defer the agritourism camping item for further discussions with councillors and stakeholders was lost 3/4. The substantive motion then carried 6/1, with an abstention recorded as a vote against.
  Shows Council is moving ahead with policy development rather than delaying the issue.
• Closed-session project cost pressure
  The combined PCYC and indoor sports facility has an estimated shortfall of $4.35 million against current funding.
  Residents may see further budget decisions, design changes or grant applications tied to this project.
• Meeting adjournment and resumed consideration
  Council adjourned at 10:00 am and resumed at 10:15 am, and later returned to the Harrisville subdivision item after it had been tabled.
  This affected the order of business but not the substance of outcomes.

Resident impacts

• Potential future planning changes for agritourism camping on rural properties.
• Possible new housing lots and detention basin infrastructure in Harrisville.
• Progress toward expanded community care services in Beaudesert.
• More than $92,000 in support for local community groups and equipment.
• Council committing up to $3.35 million toward a combined youth and indoor sports facility.
• Future public reporting expected on the Mayor's Singapore summit participation.

Places affected

• Harrisville (locality)
  Subdivision application at 67-133 Dunns Avenue for staged residential lots and detention basin.
• Dunns Avenue, Harrisville (road)
  Site of development application RAL24/046.
• Beaudesert (town)
  Community care centre extension application and council administration location in the minutes.
• Tilley Street, Beaudesert (road)
  Part of the site for the community care centre extension application.
• Tina Street, Beaudesert (road)
  Part of the site for the community care centre extension application.
• Dick Westerman Park (facility)
  Proposed site of the combined PCYC and Indoor Sports Centre facility.
• Canungra (town)
  Home area of a funded community grant recipient club.
• Boonah (town)
  Home area of multiple funded community grant recipient groups.

Next steps

• Provide a future report to Council on outcomes from the World Cities Summit participation.
  After the June 2026 summit at a future Ordinary Meeting.
• Continue investigating non-regulatory, regulatory or hybrid options for agritourism camping and notify the Camping Working Group of the update.
  Ongoing.
• Obtain direct written feedback from the Camping Working Group on whether it aligns with the agritourism camping report.
  Ongoing / following the meeting.
• Process subsequent permits or change applications for RAL24/046 under delegated authority where changes do not significantly alter the original decision.
  As future applications are lodged.
• Provide feedback and advice to unsuccessful community grant applicants.
  Following the grant decision.
• Continue exploring scope reductions and external grant opportunities for the combined PCYC and indoor sports facility.
  Ongoing.
• Confirm these minutes at the next scheduled council meeting.
  2026-04-29

Extracted minutes text

All correspondence to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer Scenic Rim Regional Council PO Box 25 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 ABN: 45 596 234 931 Beaudesert Administration Centre P: 07 5540 5111 F: 07 5540 5103 Boonah Administration Centre P: 07 5463 3000 F: 07 5463 2650 E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au W: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ Minutes Ordinary Meeting Tuesday, 31 March 2026 Time: 9:00 am Meeting adjourned at 10:00 am Meeting resumed at 10:15 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 31 March 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Tuesday, 31 March 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting ............................................