Noosa Shire Council Meeting Archive – NoosaWatch

Searchable transcripts, video clips and speaker-indexed archives of Noosa Council meetings. Noosa Shire, Queensland, Australia.

Ordinary Meeting - 15 October 2026 – Thursday, 15 October 2026 – ZEN alliance approved with tighter accountability, Destination Stewardship Council established, Affordable Cooroy rentals approved, Events framework adopted, Finances favourable, Gallery Option 5 feasibility advanced. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
General Committee Meeting - 6 October 2026 – Tuesday, 6 October 2026 – Affordable rentals in Cooroy approved w/ 20-yr covenant, Events framework adopted, Biosecurity Plan adopted, Zero Emissions alliance deferred, Aquatic Centre strategy endorsed, Gallery case deferred. – Speakers: Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
Ordinary Meeting - 17 September 2026 – Thursday, 17 September 2026 – Holts Rd rezoning opposed over lack of site-specific studies and water catchment risks, Offsets policy adopted, Financials and surcharge removal, Peregian Hub 3-yr lease, 3-yr option. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 8 September 2026 – Tuesday, 8 September 2026 – HubMind approved: 3-yr lease w/ 3-yr option, Biosecurity Surveillance Program authorised with safeguards/reporting, Police land explored for essential worker housing, Closed-session transparency addressed, Items unanimous. – Speakers: Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
Ordinary Meeting - 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Lions Park interim approval for 2026 overflow parking and LMP scoping, BR1 adopted incl. capital reprofile, Waste-to-energy trial okayed, Community Tenure and Infrastructure Charges adopted. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 11 August 2026 – Tuesday, 11 August 2026 – Lions Park LMP legality clarified and consultation staged, Capital Works scrutiny and delivery progress, Housing supply and STA enforcement, Infrastructure Charges adopted, Community Tenure Policy updated. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
Ordinary Meeting - 16 July 2026 – Thursday, 16 July 2026 – Divisive Lions Park overflow parking process, Opposition to DRFA reforms, Go Noosa changes, Burgess Creek ICMP consultation, LGAQ motions incl. STA reform, Hilton Esplanade consultation, finances. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 7 July 2026 – Tuesday, 7 July 2026 – Transport Decisions: Cease Lions Park overflow, Pivot to satellite parking by Dec 2026, Movement & Connection Plan adopted, Burgess Creek catchment plan consultation, 2026–27 Plan adopted. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Special Meeting - 23 Jun 2026 – Tuesday, 23 June 2026 – Budget adopted: 48m and 6.1% residential uplift, Levies and waste charges set, Capital for bridges, roads and recovery, Councillors flagged efficiency, risks and cyber controls. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - 18 June 2026 – Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Active Street halted; grant reallocation sought, Tourism Noosa deed approved, Fees and charges adopted, Grants endorsed with guideline review, Biosecurity engagement, Financials stable. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 9 June 2026 – Tuesday, 9 June 2026 – Active Street halted with grants reallocated, Tourism Noosa deed approved on casting vote, Botanic Gardens masterplan adopted, Noosa Junction land exchange endorsed, Biosecurity plan to consultation. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
Ordinary Meeting - 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Settled planning appeals with conditions, Adopted Child Safeguarding Policy, Endorsed school transfer from Qld Govt, Awarded bridge and facility contracts, Approved commercial use permits, Noted finances. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
General Committee Meeting - 12 May 2026 – Tuesday, 12 May 2026 – Child Safeguarding Policy adopted, Qld Govt transfer of 1 School St Pomona for Men’s Shed advanced, Doonella Bridge and Changing Places contracts awarded, Standing Orders review. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Ordinary Meeting - 16 April 2026 – Thursday, 16 April 2026 – Burgess Creek erosion actions and responsibilities clarified, Tourism Noosa funding with stronger KPIs and annual reporting, Finances favourable, governance tightened, Organics grant and landfill capping progressed. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 13 April 2026 – Monday, 13 April 2026 – Tourism Noosa deed not adopted, Funding uncertainty, KPIs and governance debated, Amendment allowing funding review passed, Force majeure clause flagged, Pool and gym contracts awarded. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - 7 April 2026 – Tuesday, 7 April 2026 – Lease renewal for Poolside NAC café approved, Two-yr term w/ three 1-yr options, Sustainability clauses pending, Confidential negotiations, Mowing contract awarded, Compost grant, Landfill capping endorsed. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - 7 April 2026 – Tuesday, 7 April 2026 – Delegated decisions noted with one refusal for improper referral, Noosa Blue short‑term accom. conversion retaining manager’s unit, No SPS short‑term accom. surge, Transparency upheld, Compliance monitored. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 19 March 2026 – Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Waterways Authority Bill opposed over ambiguities and overlaps, Governance updates adopted, Planning amendments initiated, Lions Park overflow parking trial approved, Meeting reforms and conflict declared. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 16 March 2026 – Monday, 16 March 2026 – Appointments overhauled and CEO to review groups, Meeting structure from May 2026, Councillors on committees and 12‑month review, Wilkie COI deferred item, Orders tightened, Finances favourable. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - 10 March 2026 – Tuesday, 10 March 2026 – Complaints policy modernised to Australian standards improving accessibility, Landfill options exploration approved after closed session, Audit & Risk committee fees raised, Holiday Parks strong results. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - 10 March 2026 – Tuesday, 10 March 2026 – Holts Rd s18 rezoning advanced with consultation and safeguards, Industrial land supply targeting larger lots w/ 5–10 yr lead, Minor fixes adopted and TIA s42 granted. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips
Ordinary Meeting - 19 February 2026 – Thursday, 19 February 2026 – First Point SMP section passed amid debate, 25 affordable rentals approved, Composting ECI advanced, Climate resilience actions noted, Budget adopted, Landslide contract awarded. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 16 February 2026 – Monday, 16 February 2026 – Affordable housing MCU approved, Budget review: small surplus, capex cut, transparency queries, Major events funding split, Ops plan mixed, .7m fraud controls, ALGA motions. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - 10 February 2026 – Tuesday, 10 February 2026 – Annual Report corrected, Fraud wording aligned, DRFA CEO delegation accelerates rebuild, Capital/Flood works 45m, Surplus .2m corrected, Orez ECI selected, Pay rise 2026. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - 10 February 2026 – Tuesday, 10 February 2026 – Community Land-Use Policy amended prioritising access and ending kite-surfing lessons and beach massage, Tender criteria refined, Bounce approved, Affordable rentals advanced, Grants rescheduled, Infrastructure resilience identified. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
Ordinary Meeting - 22 January 2026 – Thursday, 22 January 2026 – Shark nets trial advocacy approved, Independent survey reviews mandated, Audit and financials adopted, Disaster plan adopted, Botanic Gardens collections plan urged, Housing transparency queried. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - 19 January 2026 – Monday, 19 January 2026 – Disaster Plan Adopted; Compliance, Resilience Groups, Evacuation Gaps, SLSQ Devices Endorsed; Council Defers Installs, Finance: Surplus, Arrears, Transparency, Procurement Tightened, Planning Refusal, Works Reprofiled. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Ordinary Meeting - 18 December 2025 – Thursday, 18 December 2025 – Housing over-carparks, State Land Audit sought, Destination Plan adopted, DSC dispute, Tourism roadmap/levy, Climate target missed, No offsets, Fraud controls, Appeal defended, Env-Levy confidential. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
General Committee - 15 December 2025 – Monday, 15 December 2025 – Destination Management Plan endorsed with amendments, DSC oversight prioritized, Engagement safeguards adopted, Deferral rejected, Holiday Parks fees approved, Environment Levy land purchase authorized, Operating surplus noted. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Special Meeting - 11 December 2025 – Thursday, 11 December 2025 – Microsoft EA renewal awarded to Data#3, Hybrid EA+CSP lowers costs ~0k, Price risks managed, Access/cyber reliance noted, Controls strengthened, LGAQ advocacy pursued, CEO delegated. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 9 December 2025 – Tuesday, 9 December 2025 – Holiday Parks Fees deferred; rises proposed; revenue secrecy disputed, RADF Grants approved; score fix; annual trial, Doonella Lake Land dedicated; minimal cost; buffer. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 9 December 2025 – Tuesday, 9 December 2025 – Emissions: miss 2026, no offsets, focus cuts, Roadmap April 2026, Waste facility upgrade, Koala offsets, Reusable cups funding, Defend Sunshine Beach duplex refusal. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 20 November 2025 – Thursday, 20 November 2025 – Active Street backlash, EGM policy probe and Hotel approval with conditions, Planning appeals defended, Partial Gympie Tce settlement, Satisfaction down, Contract awarded, Appointments made. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 17 November 2025 – Monday, 17 November 2025 – Royal Mail Hotel minor change approved: noise accepted; gaming cap, VIP parking fixes, Finance weak; arrears down, Contract let, Appeals mixed, Gaming policy signalled. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 11 November 2025 – Tuesday, 11 November 2025 – Audit & Risk: Cronin extended, Wyer appointed, Capital works: multi‑year mapping, Q1 spend, LGAQ motions carried, Shark mitigation lobbying, Recruitment boosted, Governance risks noted. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 11 November 2025 – Tuesday, 11 November 2025 – Hotel change: playground, outcome noise, curfew removed, gaming cap deleted, Appeals: defend Arakoon coastal risk under SPP, Confidential legal advice, Mediation first, Seaview referred. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 16 October 2025 – Thursday, 16 October 2025 – Peregian Active Street petition sent to CEO, Fraud transparency committed and controls tightened, Planning: hospital approved and short-term accommodation refused, Infrastructure and flood recovery contracts progressed. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 13 October 2025 – Monday, 13 October 2025 – Financial Reporting reforms, ASR clarity, Arrears tracking, CEO Review/achievements, Cooroy Bowls deferral, Hours/amenity conditions, Major contract uplift, Slope stability design, Cyber/workforce culture. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 7 October 2025 – Tuesday, 7 October 2025 – Tree Panel: integrated traffic management, surge capacity, Fees: reclassified no cost change, Supplier Lists updated, Heritage Grant, Meetings: 2026 schedule, Nov 2025 Boreen Point. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 7 October 2025 – Tuesday, 7 October 2025 – Hospital Approval: Need-based, lower parking, strict conditions, Backpackers Refusal: Overdevelopment, code conflicts, amenity harms, Housing: Prioritise permanents; monitor planned, Appeals: Defensible; no precedent. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 18 September 2025 – Thursday, 18 September 2025 – Planning scheme amendment adopted amid split vote and property rights concerns, Enhanced notification approved, Parking law and Cultural plan adopted, Tourism Noosa concerns noted. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 15 September 2025 – Monday, 15 September 2025 – Parking Law adopted, penalties up, AI enforcement, Finance surplus, Cash reserves prompt QTC review, Capital lags, WHS reporting improves, Appeals maintained. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 9 September 2025 – Tuesday, 9 September 2025 – Disaster Resilience: flooding priority, 00m reconstruction, dashboard surge, Botanic Gardens: draft out for engagement, Cultural Plan adopted, Audit/Risk charter and Internal Audit policy adopted. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 9 September 2025 – Tuesday, 9 September 2025 – Amendment adopted with State conditions: prioritize housing, restrict STA, revert dual occupancy ≥600m², Notifications dispute, Coastal refusals appealed, Delegation risks, Superseded planning/compensation. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips
Ordinary Meeting - 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Go Noosa endorsed, Levy equity debated, Expansion explored, Charges Resolution 2025 adopted, Kin Kin fines lapsed, STA review endorsed, Approvals granted, Lions Park parking. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 18 August 2025 – Monday, 18 August 2025 – Go Noosa advanced with KPI targets, Lions Park cost recovery and TMP mandated, Data gaps tackled via KPIs/AI, Finances, capital risks, STA appeal settled. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
Services & Organisation Committee - 12 August 2025 – Tuesday, 12 August 2025 – Go Noosa escalated; transport fixes, APCS travel approved; report, COMSEQ ROI published, Capital works on-track; reporting improved, Holiday Parks resilient; greywater enforced, Remuneration rises. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 12 August 2025 – Tuesday, 12 August 2025 – Infrastructure Charges Indexed 6.44%, Cap Risks, STA Review/Compliance, Cost-Recovery Fees, Data Audits, Sunshine Beach Hostel Conditions, Cooroy Grocer, Parking In-Lieu, Pomona Pilot Success. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Larry Sengstock
Special Meeting - 4 August 2025 – Monday, 4 August 2025 – Draft DMP engagement approved, Community-defined KPIs for final DMP, Broad engagement, Principles-led actions, Legal risks: levies/parking/access, State alignment, Carrying capacity, STA limits prioritising residents. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - 17 July 2025 – Thursday, 17 July 2025 – Shark Nets trial sought, LGAQ motions endorsed, Operational Plan adopted, CN24802 remediation awarded, Junction roundtable set, Leases approved, Audit noted, Accessibility upgrades committed. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 14 July 2025 – Monday, 14 July 2025 – Noosa Junction roundtable approved, BID defeated, Risks/resourcing flagged, Finance surplus .3m, Operational Plan adopted, LGAQ Plastics motion reinstated, Contract deferred, Show holiday sought. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 8 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – Disaster Recovery: Sole-source Northlane; CEO amend authority, funds okayed, Leases: Sunrise GP reinstated, Governance: Delegations updated, Meetings: Kin Kin move, Transparency: Record mismatch. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Larry Sengstock, Margaret Gatt, Richard MacGillivray
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 8 July 2025 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025 – Precinct BID-Type Framework Noosa Junction, Engagement/Levy Repurpose/Governance, Referred To General Committee, Legal Limits, Equity/Funding/Resourcing Risks, Noise Context, Other Approvals, Housing Metrics, STA Change. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Richard MacGillivray, Kim Rawlings
SPECIAL MEETING – Monday, 30 June 2025 – Budget adopted 02.5m, Rates/Levies up ~6.7% incl waste, Waste costs with m borrowing, STA differentials, Capital works/grants, Environment/coastal levies, Concessions retained, Parking penalties consultation. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - 19 June 2025 – Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Noosaville Foreshore Plan adopted: data-led widths, carpark totals, Council defends two appeals, Fees updated cutting NFP consent fee, Parking audit, Cup phaseout, Strong finances. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 16 June 2025 – Monday, 16 June 2025 – NFIMP approvals, Path min 3m, Parking transparency, Quarterly updates, Grants endorsed pending funds, Env/Climate grants approved, Youth Connect sought, Conflicts managed, Q3 progress. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 10 June 2025 – Tuesday, 10 June 2025 – Lease Renewal approved 5+5 under s236, Foreshore Masterplan referred, Revised design: parking cuts, 3.5m path, Funding/Data grants, QCoast2100, Operational Plan delays/KPI gains, Hinterland outreach. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Amelia Lorentson
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 10 June 2025 – Tuesday, 10 June 2025 – Gympie Terrace appeal defended, Costs to 00k+, Conditions contested: parking/waste/rooftop, Exemption certificates limited, No appeals, MID bypass, ZEN, Battery tariff risk, Delegations: 43. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Special Meeting – Wednesday, 21 May 2025 – CEO Delegated broad emergency contracting authority, DRFA 90-Day eligibility urgency, Outsourcing for workforce gaps, Scope limited to make-safe, Probity/community risks, QRA liaison ongoing. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - 15 May 2025 – Thursday, 15 May 2025 – Noosa Springs approved; odour monitoring, Housing incentives; waivers; end sec-dwelling charges 2025, Compliance policy tightened; councillors barred, Road delays; industrial action; messaging review. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 12 May 2025 – Monday, 12 May 2025 – Resort MCU21/0110 approved, Odour limits set, Unitywater no appeal, Zoning review slated, Compliance Policy deferred 2025, Noosa River funding likely, Finances up, Environment endorsed. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Special Meeting – Thursday, 8 May 2025 – Funding: 12‑month .0M deed; milestones/Roadmap/KPIs; Events to Council, Amendments: benchmarking, DMP alignment, Vote 5–2, Opposition vague KPIs, fiscal risk, Levy rejected, DMP targets overnighters. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 6 May 2025 – Tuesday, 6 May 2025 – Compliance Policy elevated: tiered model, term removed, advocacy limits, Capital Works strong, resources sought, Noosa River .5m, scoping underway, Black Mountain reopening, Seawall co-funded. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Frank Wilkie, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Tom Wegener, Amelia Lorentson
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 6 May 2025 – Tuesday, 6 May 2025 – Housing Incentives adopted: fee waivers, secondary-dwelling charges scrapped, Fiscal Impact limited to infrastructure revenue, Resort Change minor: odour/bushfire addressed, referred, STA Outreach shifts stock. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 17 April 2025 – Thursday, 17 April 2025 – Housing Disposal: Coast2Bay market-value sale, transparent process, Pound Services: RSPCA exit, continuity planned, Rowing Club: time-limited MCU, Lake Macdonald: remediation, grants, Pomona support. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 14 April 2025 – Monday, 14 April 2025 – Tourism Noosa funding delay, Brand risk cited, Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions, Financials strong, legal/consultancy overspend, Cyber Risk noted, Industrial Action unaffected. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 8 April 2025 – Tuesday, 8 April 2025 – Lease Renewals Approved: Shop4 Sunrise Dental 5y+2x2, Shop6 1+1+1, Procurement Exemption s236; transparency/benchmarking gaps, Vacancy: Shop1 EOI Colliers, Governance: Unanimous, delegated options, No deputations. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Richard MacGillivray
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 8 April 2025 – Tuesday, 8 April 2025 – Temporary Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions and sunset, Conflict-of-interest minutes inconsistency to rectify, Housing approvals transparency reporting planned, CEO delegated childcare appeal. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Richard MacGillivray
Ordinary Meeting - 20 March 2025 – Thursday, 20 March 2025 – Royal Mail Hotel conditions: CCTV, hours, pokies cap, Parking Plan pending, Lake Macdonald (62 LMD) environmental controls, Gympie Tce STA approved, Governance: LGIP/Audit/electricity. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 17 March 2025 – Monday, 17 March 2025 – Development Approvals: MCU caps shades, on-site waste; Royal Mail acoustics, 5-park deal, Waste: On-site preferred; deferral failed, Carbon: 45,118 tCO2‑e; 18% down. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee - 11 March 2025 – Tuesday, 11 March 2025 – Public Art Policy adopted: 1% provision, governance, lifecycle, deaccessioning, Disaster Management: report adopted, upgrades, readiness validated, collaboration, comms gaps, Meeting Access: time/venue moved, livestream. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 11 March 2025 – Tuesday, 11 March 2025 – LGIP amendment endorsed, Climate resilience embedded, Charges cap leaves gap, Housing monitoring approved, Affordable housing expanded, STA cleanup, Stormwater reset, Performance reporting. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips
Ordinary Meeting - 20 February 2025 – Thursday, 20 February 2025 – Meetings: 5pm shift defeated, Planning: meat facility approved, Environment: levy land buy OK, Transport: buses ended; levy excludes ramps, Finance: reports noted. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 17 February 2025 – Monday, 17 February 2025 – Tinbeerwah Facility: minor change approved; Condition 21 monitoring; fence rejected, Planning: code-assessable; appeal risk, Finance: revenue up; spend under; 10m cash, Hub: NextPlay lease. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee - 11 February 2025 – Tuesday, 11 February 2025 – Contract CN24861 Comensura MSP adopted, CEO delegation, Capital program capacity risks/mitigations, Pivot from grants, GST burial-rights update, Conflicts/workforce transparency, Holiday Parks revenue, Project completions. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Nicola Wilson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock, Kerri Contini
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 11 February 2025 – Tuesday, 11 February 2025 – Home-Based Business MCU referred; approval conditions incl two employees, Compliance confirmed, Delegations corrected; Kabi Rd removed, Environment levy purchase, Coastal STA, dwellings refused. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Amelia Lorentson, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
Ordinary Meeting - 23 January 2025 – Thursday, 23 January 2025 – Fluoride Retained, Cooroy Subdivision Approved, Go Noosa Free Buses Ceased, CCTV Strategy Accelerated, Landfill Capping Tender Approved, Budget Review Adopted, Coastal Monitoring Defended. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 20 January 2025 – Monday, 20 January 2025 – Transport: End free buses; extend Noosa Drive trial; parking reinstated, Budget: BR2 surplus, Waste: Landfill capping, Governance: Procurement transparency, Grants revised, Cooroy housing deferred. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Ordinary Meeting - 19 December 2024 – Thursday, 19 December 2024 – Noosa Springs hotel opposed over odour, bushfire risk and displacement, Function venue approved with conditions and 3-yr reviews, Strategic plan, grants adopted, Pedestrian crossing petition noted. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
General Committee - 16 December 2024 – Monday, 16 December 2024 – Ringtail Creek function facility deferred to 16 Jan 2025 amid noise conditions, Cootharaba farm stay approved with bushfire controls, Solid finances, Climate progress, Legal delegation. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 10 December 2024 – Tuesday, 10 December 2024 – Strategic Asset Management Plan adopted, Privacy Policy updated incl. breach response, International delegation approved w/ minimal cost, Transport security role formalised, Asset and cyber risks addressed. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee - 10 December 2024 – Tuesday, 10 December 2024 – Major rural function facility referred to General Committee, Conditional approval with guest/event limits, noise, buses and State roadworks, Notification and amenity concerns aired, Legal tests affirmed. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Special Meeting 12 December 2024 (resumed from 5 December 2024) – Thursday, 5 December 2024 – Noosa Plan amendment advanced for State review/adoption, Housing density upheld with affordable bonuses, Hospitality clarified removing amplified-music limit, Albert St rezoned, carpark noted, Short-term accommodation tightened. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
Special Meeting - 5 December 2024 – Thursday, 5 December 2024 – Amendment to Noosa Plan adopted w/ State submission, Housing supply advanced: 20% GFA rental bonus and zoning tweaks, Consultation endorsed, Short‑stay rules tightened, Environmental setbacks corrected. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
Ordinary Meeting - 21 November 2024 – Thursday, 21 November 2024 – Foreshore plan refocused to CEO report, Outsourcing framework removed post-debate, Financials and Annual Report adopted, Planning appeal defended, Traffic study advancing, Grants approved, Slipway lease declined. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 18 November 2024 – Monday, 18 November 2024 – PBSLSC funding with conditions endorsed, Finances strong and Annual Report adopted, Outcomes-based reporting and workload reset pursued, Dog enforcement and signage gaps flagged, Conflicts handled transparently. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Agenda - 12 November 2024 – Tuesday, 12 November 2024 – Strategic Land Activation Policy adopted, Capital Works reporting reset, Schedule with community sessions for 2025 endorsed, Property decisions made, Surf club funding progressed, Conflicts managed transparently. – Speakers: Nicola Wilson, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee - 12 November 2024 – Tuesday, 12 November 2024 – Court Appeal Defence, Lawful Closed Session For Legal Advice, STA Shift And Draft Weight Clarified, Code Assessment Limits On Sudoni St And Cabins, Environmental Overlay Emphasized. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
SPECIAL MEETING - 6 November 2024 – Wednesday, 6 November 2024 – Final Consultation Endorsed for foreshore plan, Revisions retain Pirate Park, tennis, boat ramp and parking, Accessibility upgrades, Stormwater and revegetation for erosion resilience, Transparency, Community feedback. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - 17 October 2024 – Thursday, 17 October 2024 – Hastings St CCTV upgrade and safety review approved, E-bike/e-scooter law reform advocacy, Standing Orders broadened participation, Noosa Junction amenity-nightlife framework scoped, Boating access report, funding pursued. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 14 October 2024 – Monday, 14 October 2024 – Resort approval changes and compliance, Council financial results, Pomona Place Plan consultation incl. waterway actions, Residents oppose late trading over noise, Settlement of Picture Point appeal. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee - 8 October 2024 – Tuesday, 8 October 2024 – Meeting moved to Peregian with livestream, EOI for approx. 2m composting facility under CEO delegation and uncertain funding, Procurement lists updated for probity, Local supplier guidance. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener
Planning & Environment Committee - 8 October 2024 – Tuesday, 8 October 2024 – Noosa Junction noise, midnight trading and live music opposed over enforcement concerns, Serenity resort downsized and referred, bus stop contested, Koala offsets, Performing Arts Centre approved. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 19 September 2024 – Thursday, 19 September 2024 – Adoption of Kabi Kabi Commitment, Housing and transparency disputes at 62 Lake Macdonald, Bakery addition refused, Standing Orders deferred, Beach rescue trial, School bus advocacy. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Nicola Wilson
General Committee - 16 September 2024 – Monday, 16 September 2024 – Governance reforms: revised Standing Orders, new deputations limits, CEO veto removed, Bakery change refused as non‑minor, Netball clubhouse approved, Short‑term accommodation appeal delegated, Finances ahead. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Nicola Wilson
Services & Organisation Committee - 10 September 2024 – Tuesday, 10 September 2024 – ALH lease renewal at Sunrise Shops approved with valuation and tender exemption, Precinct metrics and revenue discussed, Data privacy noted, Cultural Plan wrap-up, DFV network referred. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Amelia Lorentson, Kerri Contini
Planning & Environment Committee - 10 September 2024 – Tuesday, 10 September 2024 – Weyba Rd bakery not a minor change; new application and public notification required, Legal advice backs refusal, Butler St clubhouse relocation needs setback relaxation with landscaping. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
Special Meeting – Friday, 23 August 2024 – Awarded Schreibers Rd Bridge flood rebuild and water main to Hazell Bros, Closed to protect negotiations, CEO delegated 11% variations, Contract value undisclosed, Externally funded. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Jessica Phillips
Ordinary Meeting - 15 August 2024 – Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Car Wash approved despite traffic concerns, facade condition added, Peak-Period transport measures endorsed incl. Main Beach drop-off, Petition opposing Plan Amendment noted, Three appeals defended. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 12 August 2024 – Monday, 12 August 2024 – Cooroy Car Wash deferred over traffic, Council defending STA appeals, Delegations tightened, BR1 adopted but Futures Fund rejected, Go Noosa endorsed incl. Lions Park overflow parking. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee - 6 August 2024 – Tuesday, 6 August 2024 – Holiday Parks deliver strong revenue and plan expansion, Infrastructure program progresses, FireTech trials and supplier panel approved, Confidential tender awarded, Coastal nourishment adopted, Transparency improved. – Speakers: Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee - 6 August 2024 – Tuesday, 6 August 2024 – Car Wash proposal contentious – officers recommend refusal on zoning, form and traffic, Infrastructure Charges update adopted amid cap concerns, Noosa Blue approval consolidated, Affordable Housing concessions planned. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Meeting - 18 July 2024 – Thursday, 18 July 2024 – Planning Amendments consultation extended with STA curbs, Noosaville Foreshore redraft after parking backlash, LGAQ motions mandating STA data-sharing, Recycling Hub Stage One approved, Appeals settled. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - 15 July 2024 – Monday, 15 July 2024 – Unitywater planning assumptions endorsed, Recycling & Renewables Hub Stage One approved with solar impact DA notification, Surplus amid legal overspend, Flood contracts increased, Court appeal settled. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Special Meeting – Wednesday, 10 July 2024 – Unanimous CEO appointment with Mayor delegated to sign contract, Candidate withheld until signing for probity, Robust recruitment and checks, Closed session reopened, Remote attendance approved. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Jessica Phillips
Services & Organisation Committee - 9 July 2024 – Tuesday, 9 July 2024 – road dedication referred to General Committee, Governance appointments updated for climate, botanic gardens and surfing, Noosa Show Holiday requested for 12 Sep 2025, Transparency maintained. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Nicola Wilson, Jessica Phillips, Larry Sengstock, Kyrone Dodd
Planning & Environment Committee - 9 July 2024 – Tuesday, 9 July 2024 – Endorsement of Unitywater growth assumptions to 2046, Kept separate from infrastructure plan, Wastewater concerns, Dispute over population projections vs dwelling targets, Referred to General Committee. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock, Kim Rawlings
SPECIAL MEETING 2024/2025 BUDGET ADOPTION – Friday, 28 June 2024 – Budget adopted with surplus, 5m capital and differential rates, Short-stay letting hikes and resourcing, Policies and Operational Plan approved, Waste upgrades, Parking trial, Community housing investment. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - June 2024 – Thursday, 20 June 2024 – Short-Term Accommodation refusals, Childcare centre refused for buffer breach, Shark Control policy adopted, Operations insourced and procurement expanded, Park expansion noted, Quarry and river concerns addressed. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - June 2024 – Monday, 17 June 2024 – Short-Term Accommodation in rural areas refused, Childcare at Noosa Centre refused over 10 m buffer, Shark control policy endorsed, Grants and budget approved, Yurol–Ringtail transfer noted. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee - June 2024 – Tuesday, 11 June 2024 – Renewed Five Restaurant Leases For 10 Years Under Tendering Exception, Brought Transfer Station In-House With 3 FTE, Expanded Panel And Participation, Added Theatre Technicians, Decisions Unanimous. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee - June 2024 – Tuesday, 11 June 2024 – Noosa Springs resort near sewage plant contested on odour and bushfire, Childcare refusal urged over zoning and 10m buffer, Short‑term accommodation approvals tightened, Further report sought. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson
Ordinary Meeting - May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Opposition to State fast-track planning pathway to protect local control, Shark Control briefing before advocacy, Noosa Plan amendments to consultation, Community housing sale approved, Contracts awarded. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - May 2024 – Monday, 13 May 2024 – Financial performance ahead of budget and Q3 plan on track, Noosa Plan amendments progressing, Housing land disposal approved, Staffing and cybersecurity scrutinised, Capital delayed by weather. – Speakers: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee - May 2024 – Tuesday, 7 May 2024 – Program pared back amid wet weather and capacity limits, QRA disaster works with carryovers/EOTs, Black Mountain and Dog Beach progressing, Staffing pressures, Transparency concerns, Environment acquisitions. – Speakers: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener
Planning & Environment Committee - May 2024 – Tuesday, 7 May 2024 – Bunnings height cut to comply, Peregian design softened and basement clarified, Landfill works resequenced to reduce stormwater risk, Rene St minor change approved, Unanimous approvals. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
Ordinary Meeting - April 2024 – Thursday, 18 April 2024 – Strong financial performance, Audit and risk plans adopted, Botanic Gardens stakeholder group amid Seqwater constraints, Expenses policy updated, Legal counsel and consultants questioned, NRCMP consultation pending. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Post Election Meeting 2024 – Monday, 8 April 2024 – Deputy Mayor Brian Stockwell elected by secret ballot, Unity and SPARC affirmed, Disaster leadership set (Mayor Chair, Phillips Deputy/Recovery), Committees continued pending review, Hinterland meeting planned. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Declaration of Office 2024 – Wednesday, 3 April 2024 – Council Constituted, Residents-first priorities: services and low rates, STA review and illegal camping enforcement, Transparency and unity through engagement, Housing collaboration, Environment/Destination, Infrastructure risks and budgeting.
Ordinary Meeting - February 2024 – Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Disaster Reconstruction 48m at Black Mountain, Caretaker Governance cancels meetings, Planning approvals: Netanya parking contribution, Tewantin subdivision, Landfill koala safeguards, Leadership Farewell and Condolences. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee - February 2024 – Monday, 12 February 2024 – Approvals: Landfill reconfiguration with offsets and upgrades, Netanya setbacks and parking contribution, Tewantin subdivision with flood/bushfire controls, Governance: conditions published, Advocacy: member safety and wastewater recycling. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - February 2024 – Tuesday, 6 February 2024 – Caretaker Measures: March meetings cancelled; delegations continue, Lake Macdonald Dam: routes, traffic plan approvals, engagement, risks, Capital Works: pipeline, reseals, resourcing, Skate Park: tender post‑DA. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - February 2024 – Tuesday, 6 February 2024 – Netanya changes sent to Committee with 2m setback and refined parking, RAL23/0015 backed despite access non-compliance with bushfire envelopes, Transparency and conflicts of interest handled. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Non-Committee Councillors, Amelia Lorentson
Ordinary Meeting - January 2024 – Thursday, 18 January 2024 – Short Stay enforcement push via RAUSTRA petition, Council defending two planning appeals, Budget/finance updates noted, Procurements approved confidentially, Bounce Hostel conditions tightened, TAFE homelessness collaboration urged. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - January 2024 – Monday, 15 January 2024 – Bounce cafe trial approved to Jan 2025 with complaint-based monitoring, Council defending hospital and STA appeals, Budget Review delivers surplus and 73m capital, Tenders awarded. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Ordinary Meeting - December 2023 – Thursday, 14 December 2023 – Waterways acceleration adopted with grants and Kabi Kabi collaboration, Fluoride petition referred, Housing land disposal in‑principle, DMP engagement approved, Audit/cyber resourcing flagged, Waste contracts extended. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - December 2023 – Monday, 11 December 2023 – Housing update, State‑approved planning amendments incl build‑to‑rent, Short‑stay conversions and land sale to Tier 1 community housing provider, Waste contract and recovery upgrade, Community shade consultation. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - December 2023 – Tuesday, 5 December 2023 – Contract Award: Boreen Point to 1EIGHT on 5-yr term w/ 2-yr option, Value: single tender justified, Oversight: fixed-fee revenue share, Pre-caretaker approval, Environment: wastewater costs rise. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - December 2023 – Tuesday, 5 December 2023 – Pomona Place engagement endorsed; budgets and quick wins planned, SEQ Plan recognises village character amid growth, Environment Strategy progress with resourcing gaps, roadmap to zero underway. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
Ordinary Meeting - November 2023 – Thursday, 16 November 2023 – Planning: Multiple short‑term accommodation expansions refused, RACV beyond urban boundary, Recycling: 8‑yr processing contract, Community: Grants to youth, Tourism: Endorsed Destination Noosa, Infrastructure: Awarded landslide remedials. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - November 2023 – Monday, 13 November 2023 – Major Development Refusal over biodiversity, density, stormwater and urban boundary, Roadside Café to cease with alternative site support, Grants approved, Recycling processing contract endorsed, Financials noted. – Speakers: Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - November 2023 – Tuesday, 7 November 2023 – Lease renewal: One-year for Sunrise Shops tenant balancing equity and stability, Capital program pressures prompt deferrals and controlled overruns, Grant caution and workforce planning emphasized. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Joe Jurisevic, Frank Wilkie, Larry Sengstock, Shaun Walsh, Trent Grauf
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - November 2023 – Tuesday, 7 November 2023 – RACV eco-cabins opposed for urban boundary and koala habitat conflicts, State offsets questioned, Roadside cafe refused for parking impacts, Short-term accommodation intensification rejected, Noosa Springs deferred. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock, Richard MacGillivray
Ordinary Meeting - October 2023 – Thursday, 26 October 2023 – River Plan deferred for consultation and costing, Assurances on powered vessels and State role, Planning decisions and appeals, Waste and Disaster plans adopted, Conflicts and reprimand. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - October 2023 – Monday, 23 October 2023 – Bunnings Trade height deferred pending justification and checks, ZEN 3-yr partnership approved, Finances ahead but cash tight, STA 515 deferred for compliance, Noosa Waters fees endorsed. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Larry Sengstock
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - October 2023 – Tuesday, 10 October 2023 – Waste Plan adopted prioritizing diversion and organics processing, Rising levy pass-through acknowledged, Landfill life extended via diversion, Disaster Plan with tech upgrades approved, Caretaker constraints clarified. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - October 2023 – Tuesday, 10 October 2023 – Planning: Bunnings Trade height, signage, vegetation to General Committee, Appeals: Council defending three court matters, ZEN: 3-yr coordinator funding w/ conflict clauses, Delegations noted. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Kim Rawlings
Special Meeting - SEQ Regional Plan Submission – Tuesday, 3 October 2023 – SEQ plan submission and HSS lodged, Noosa height/character defended, Legal bid to curtail short‑term accommodation, Infrastructure gaps criticised, Housing diversity and land‑banking addressed, Procedural amendments defeated. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - September 2023 – Thursday, 21 September 2023 – River plan deferred for further consultation, Community unrest over Cooloola project and Pomona placemaking, Major planning refusals incl. Tewantin hospital, Audit and legal compliance updates noted. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell
General Committee Meeting - September 2023 – Monday, 18 September 2023 – Farm-stay at 59 Kabi Rd refused citing scale and bushfire risk, River Catchment Plan deferred for governance clarity, Finances strong, Contracts approved, Court appeal settled. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - September 2023 – Tuesday, 12 September 2023 – Contract Award: Council unanimously chose Rosenlund for concrete crushing, 2-yr term with three 12‑month options, CEO authorised to finalise, Closed Session: s 254J prompted transparency concerns. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Joe Jurisevic, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - September 2023 – Tuesday, 12 September 2023 – Flying-fox SoMI endorsed: staged management and comms, Dispersal rejected, Goodchap St day surgery refused over zoning and water-quality conflicts, Satinay Dr subdivision refused for bushfire risk. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Larry Sengstock
Ordinary Council - August 2023 – Thursday, 17 August 2023 – MCU22/0039 refused for conflicts, Eastern Beaches Plan adopted with zero-tolerance, Contract CN00315 awarded to SGQ, Budget/Financials adopted, Waste Plan adopted, Audit/Cyber noted, Grants amended. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - August 2023 – Tuesday, 8 August 2023 – Capital program and resourcing shortfalls reviewed, Asset data gaps prioritised, Holiday Parks strong results and surplus use unresolved, Governance and sustainability updates, Meeting rescheduling to Oct. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Larry Sengstock
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - August 2023 – Tuesday, 8 August 2023 – MCU22/0039 refusal recommended for conflicts and constraints, Eastern Beaches plan strengthened, Shire-wide encroachments policy and visitor education, Delegation retained with reporting, Carpenters Road mapping issues flagged. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Larry Sengstock
Special Meeting - 3 August 2023 – Thursday, 3 August 2023 – Contracts: Awarded Black Mountain remediation, CEO allowed 11.5% variations, Lease: Approved 5-yr admin lease w/ two 3-yr options, Buyback: Resilient Homes Fund property, Transparency: Public excluded. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
Ordinary Meeting - July 2023 – Thursday, 20 July 2023 – Key development refusals, Noosa Springs hotel paused by applicant, Ozcare change and Boreen Point short‑term let approved, Water monitoring advanced, Land purchase authorised, Recusals upheld. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - July 2023 – Monday, 17 July 2023 – Hotel refused over Noosa Plan, urban boundary and odour risks, STA approved with pet/light limits, Mechanic deferred pending acoustic report, Burgess Creek transparency improved, Financials strong. – Speakers: Deputy Mayor, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - July 2023 – Tuesday, 11 July 2023 – Contract awarded for Arkana Dr retaining wall to Sunshine Civil Solutions, Grant-funded, Durable rock design, Value-engineered, Probity/confidentiality upheld, Traffic managed w/ comms, Dry-season start, Unanimous approval. – Speakers: Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Larry Sengstock, Shaun Walsh
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - July 2023 – Tuesday, 11 July 2023 – Noosa Springs Hotel controversy sent to General Committee over odour and bushfire risks, Sunshine Beach and Picture Point refusals upheld, Environment Levy purchase approved, conflicts managed. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie
Special Meeting - 2023/2024 Budget Adoption – Friday, 30 June 2023 – Budget adopted with marginal surplus, rates set, expanded capital and flood recovery programs, Equity measures amid land revaluations, KPIs and transparency strengthened, Environmental investments, Consultation retained. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - June 2023 – Thursday, 15 June 2023 – Parking petition addressed by CEO, Boating study challenged and Chaplin Park rejected, Environment and climate grants approved, Encroachments Policy adopted, Housing lease expanded, Battery tender approved. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell
General Committee Meeting - June 2023 – Monday, 12 June 2023 – Delegations tightened, Explicit DA triggers, Community Battery via CEO delegation, Encroachments adopted, Boating capacity concerns, Environment grants awarded, Financial surplus, EPS compactor approved. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - June 2023 – Tuesday, 6 June 2023 – Boating infrastructure prioritised with environmental checks, Chaplin Park rejected, Parking tech and trailer reforms advanced, River protections reaffirmed, Community housing lease expanded 20 years, Grants approved. – Speakers: Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - June 2023 – Tuesday, 6 June 2023 – Community Battery tender escalated; 00,000 federal grant with proposed sole‑source not‑for‑profit, Climate grants approved amid conflicts, River management with State anchoring limits and seagrass, Transparency reinforced. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Larry Sengstock
Special Meeting - Draft Budget for Consultation – Monday, 22 May 2023 – Draft 2023/24 Budget released for two-week consultation, Economic pressures addressed, modest surplus, Rates mostly below CPI, Capital works 9m and environmental initiatives, Community engagement prioritized. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
Ordinary Meeting - May 2023 – Thursday, 18 May 2023 – Native Title consent, CEO delegated, Quamby Place parking petition actioned, Audit/Cyber no incidents, ShapingSEQ, SEQ Climate Alliance, Bridge awarded, Lease approved, Finance/Operational noted. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - May 2023 – Monday, 15 May 2023 – Bridge to Ark; safety/comms/env noted, Procurement gender push, Finance surplus/liquidity clarified, Consultancy transparency, Burgess Creek coordination, Housing amendments pending, Native title consent, RAL22/0028 noted. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - May 2023 – Tuesday, 9 May 2023 – Lease Approved: Sunrise Shops, 5-yr lease w/ 6 months rent‑free and two 5‑yr options, Capital Program: progress, Disaster Recovery: approx. 0m, Workforce: capacity/wellbeing, CEO departure. – Speakers: Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener, Scott Waters
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - May 2023 – Tuesday, 9 May 2023 – SEQCRA membership approved, Three‑year term, Emissions cuts, Shaping SEQ Great Places nominations advanced, Thirty‑business‑day consultation confirmed, Native Title and development application referred to Committee for probity. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Waters, Ceo
Special Meeting - Corporate Plan – Thursday, 27 April 2023 – Corporate Plan 2023–2028 adopted with digital reporting, Environment confirmed top priority, Transport shifts to movement/connectivity, Housing challenges flagged, Accountability and inclusive consultation emphasised, Olympics legacy pursued. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie
Ordinary Meeting - April 2023 – Thursday, 20 April 2023 – Conservation policy and plan amendments to State review, Tourism Noosa funding aligned to Corporate Plan, Lions Park parking petition, Short-term accom. approval and appeal settlement, finance/procurement. – Speakers: Clare Stewart, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
General Committee Meeting - April 2023 – Monday, 17 April 2023 – Short-term accommodation approved with conditions, Tourist Accommodation Zone Review advanced to State review, Tourism Noosa deed strengthened with reporting and alignment, Budget surplus improved. – Speakers: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting - April 2023 – Tuesday, 11 April 2023 – Tourism Noosa: Performance‑tied deed, static funding, governance, contingency control, DMP reshape, Wastewater: End outfalls, 100% recycling, AMPs: Parks plan, data reset, MOU: Noosa‑Gympie waste. – Speakers: Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie, Executive Officer, Infrastructure Services
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting - April 2023 – Tuesday, 11 April 2023 – Conservation policies amended, resourcing sought, Split zoning launched, VCA equity, rate refunds, Small Business Charter joined, Tinbeerwah STA escalated, code dispute, Court appeal settled. – Speakers: Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Executive Officer

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