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1,676 recorded votes · all available dates

1583 carried · 93 lost
Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Recommendation

Planning Applications Decided By Delegated Authority – December 2025

Carried4:0Named votes: For / Against
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding applications that have been de…

Moved by Tom Wegener. Seconded by Frank Wilkie.

Official decision →Read / listen to Amelia Lorentson →Attachment 1 - Delegated Report - December 2025 →DA Planning Report →More documents →
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Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Recommendation

MCU25/0118 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR MULITIPLE DWELLING - AFFORDABLE RENTAL PREMISES (25 x SMALL DWELLINGS) AT 64 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, COOROY

Carried4:0Named votes: For / Against
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.3 be referred to the General Committee Meeting 16 February 2026 due to the significance of the issue. Carried.

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Brian Stockwell.

Official decision →Read / listen to Amelia Lorentson →Attachment 1 - (MCU25 0118) - Proposed Conditions →Attachment 2 - (MCU25 0118) - Planning Officers Report →More documents →
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Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Recommendation

MCU18/0102.03 - Application For Other Change To Development Approval For Bounce Hostel, Food & Drink Outlet At 14-16 Mary St, Noosaville

Carried4:0Named votes: For / Against
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the report by the Manger Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding application MCU18/0102.03 for an …

Moved by Brian Stockwell. Seconded by Frank Wilkie.

Official decision →Read / listen to Amelia Lorentson →Attachment 1 – (MCU18 0102.03) – Proposed Amended Conditions →Attachment 2 – (MCU18 0102.03) – Development Assessment Manager Report →More documents →
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Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Recommendation · Vote 3 of 3

Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendments and Upcoming Tender Process

Carried4:0Named votes: For / Against
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council A. Note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee dated 19 January 2026 regarding the Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendment and Upcoming …

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Brian Stockwell.

Official decision →Read / listen to Amelia Lorentson →Attachment 1 - Amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy TRACKED CHANGES →Attachment 2 - Amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy CLEAN →More documents →
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Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Resolution · Vote 2 of 3

Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendments and Upcoming Tender Process

Carried3:0Named votes: For / Against
For 3
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Amelia Lorentson and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered th…

Moved by Frank Wilkie. Seconded by Tom Wegener.

Official decision →Read / listen to Amelia Lorentson →Attachment 1 - Amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy TRACKED CHANGES →Attachment 2 - Amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy CLEAN →More documents →
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Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Resolution · Vote 1 of 3

Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendments and Upcoming Tender Process

Carried4:0Named votes: For / Against
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Cr Frank Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Amelia Lorentson. Car…

Moved by Brian Stockwell. Seconded by Tom Wegener.

Official decision →Read / listen to Amelia Lorentson →Attachment 1 - Amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy TRACKED CHANGES →Attachment 2 - Amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy CLEAN →More documents →
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Planning & Environment Committee

Committee Resolution

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Minutes Dated 9 December 2025

Carried4:0Named votes: For / Against
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 9 December 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried.

Moved by Frank Wilkie. Seconded by Tom Wegener.

Official decision →2025-12-09 P&E Committee Meeting Minutes →Minutes →
Ordinary

Council Resolution

General Committee Recommendations En Bloc

Carried7:0Named votes: For / Against
For 7
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 19 January 2026 be received and adopted. Carried.

Moved by Jessica Phillips. Seconded by Karen Finzel.

Official decision →EnBloc Recommendation →
Ordinary

Council Resolution

Audit & Risk Committee Recommendations En Bloc

Carried7:0Named votes: For / Against
For 7
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That the Recommendations of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 9 January 2026 be received and adopted. Carried.

Moved by Nicola Wilson. Seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →EnBloc Recommendation →
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Ordinary

Council Resolution

Audit & Risk Committee Recommendations En Bloc

Carried7:0Named votes: For / Against
For 7
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That the Recommendations of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 12 December 2025 be received and adopted. Carried.

Moved by Tom Wegener. Seconded by Nicola Wilson.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →EnBloc Recommendation →
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Ordinary

Council Resolution · Vote 2 of 2

Independent Review Of Community Surveys

Carried5:2Named votes: For / Against
For 5
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Against 2
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · against
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · against

That Council: A. Requires community engagement surveys that are developed to support consultation and/or decision-making for significant Council projects, undergo an independent re…

Moved by Jessica Phillips. Seconded by Amelia Lorentson.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Attachment 1 - 2026-01-22 Notice of Motion - Cr Phillips - Independent Review of Community Surveys →Notice of Motion →
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Ordinary

Amendment · Vote 1 of 2

Independent Review Of Community Surveys

Lost2:5Named votes: For / Against
For 2
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Against 5
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · against
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · against
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · against
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · against
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · against

That the motion be amended to read: That Council A. Requires community engagement surveys that are developed to support consultation and/or decision-making for significant Council …

Moved by Brian Stockwell. Seconded by Tom Wegener.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Attachment 1 - 2026-01-22 Notice of Motion - Cr Phillips - Independent Review of Community Surveys →Notice of Motion →
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Ordinary

Council Resolution · Vote 3 of 3

Three-month Trial Of Alternate Shark Mitigation Measures During Southern Whale Migration

Carried7:0Named votes: For / Against
For 7
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council write to the State requesting that, during the 2026 whale migration period, the Queensland Government consider a three-month trial replacing traditional shark nets wit…

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Jessica Phillips.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Attachement 4 to the Minutes dated 22-01-2026 - Letter from Minister to Mayor dated 3 Sep 2025 - QLD 2025 Shark Management Plan →Attachment 1 - 2026-01-22 Notice of Motion - Cr Lorentson - 3 mth Trial of Alternate Shark Mitigation Measures During Southern Whale Migration →More documents →
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Ordinary

Amendment No 2 · Vote 2 of 3

Three-month Trial Of Alternate Shark Mitigation Measures During Southern Whale Migration

Lost3:4Named votes: For / AgainstOne-vote margin
For 3
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · against
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · against
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · against
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · against

That the Motion be amended to read: That Council: A. Note the attached correspondence (provided as Attachments 3 - 6 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026) to and from the State Gov…

Moved by Frank Wilkie. Seconded by Tom Wegener.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Attachement 4 to the Minutes dated 22-01-2026 - Letter from Minister to Mayor dated 3 Sep 2025 - QLD 2025 Shark Management Plan →Attachment 1 - 2026-01-22 Notice of Motion - Cr Lorentson - 3 mth Trial of Alternate Shark Mitigation Measures During Southern Whale Migration →More documents →
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Ordinary

Procedural Motion · Vote 1 of 3

Three-month Trial Of Alternate Shark Mitigation Measures During Southern Whale Migration

Carried4:3Named votes: For / AgainstOne-vote margin
For 4
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Against 3
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · against
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · against
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · against

That the Chairperson's ruling be dissented from. Amendment No. 1 was not considered by the meeting, as the dissent motion was carried, and the amendment was therefore considered ou…

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Nicola Wilson.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Attachement 4 to the Minutes dated 22-01-2026 - Letter from Minister to Mayor dated 3 Sep 2025 - QLD 2025 Shark Management Plan →Attachment 1 - 2026-01-22 Notice of Motion - Cr Lorentson - 3 mth Trial of Alternate Shark Mitigation Measures During Southern Whale Migration →More documents →
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Ordinary

Council Resolution

Petitions

Carried7:0Named votes: For / Against
For 7
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That the petition with 93 signatories submitted by Craig McGovern, requesting that Council redesign the proposed new toilet structure near the Big Pelican to make it smaller, less …

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Jessica Phillips.

Official decision →Attachment 1 to the Minutes dated 22-01-2026 PETITION Proposed toilet block on Noosaville Foreshore →
Ordinary

Council Resolution

Ordinary Meeting Minutes 18 December 2025

Carried7:0Named votes: For / Against
For 7
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 December 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried.

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Karen Finzel.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Attachment 1 - 2025-12-18 Ordinary Meeting Minutes →Recommendation →
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General Committee

Committee Recommendation

Financial Performance Report - December 2025

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the report by Revenue Services Manager and Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General Committee dated 19 January 2026 regarding Council's financial perfor…

Moved by Jessica Phillips. Seconded by Frank Wilkie.

Official decision →FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2025 · Attachment 1 - Statement of Income and Expenditure 31 December 2025 →FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2025 · Attachment 2 - Statement of Financial Position 31 December 2025 →More documents →
General Committee

Committee Recommendation

Procurement Contracts Assessment Working Team - Contract Awards Under CEO Delegation

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 19 January 2026 for contracts awarded under CEO Delegation, via the Pr…

Moved by Frank Wilkie. Seconded by Karen Finzel.

Official decision →Read / listen to Brian Stockwell →PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM - CONTRACT AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION · Attachment 1 - General Committee Report - Awarded Contracts Table →PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM - CONTRACT AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION · Report →
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General Committee

Committee Recommendation

Planning Applications Decided By Delegated Authority – November 2025

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the General Committee Meeting on 19 January 2026 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated au…

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Karen Finzel.

Official decision →Read / listen to Brian Stockwell →ATTACHMENT 1 - Delegated Report - November 2025 →DA Planning Report Direct to General →More documents →
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General Committee

Committee Recommendation

Response To Notice Of Motion - Trial Of Remote Rescue Tubes/life Rings At Unpatrolled Beaches

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council A. Note the report by the Acting Local Laws and Environmental Health Manager to the General Committee dated 19 January 2026 B. Support Surf Lifesaving Queensland as th…

Moved by Amelia Lorentson. Seconded by Jessica Phillips.

Official decision →Read / listen to Brian Stockwell →Attachment 1 Notice of Motion →Report →
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General Committee

Committee Recommendation

Endorsement Of Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2026

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council A. Note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 19 January 2026 B. Repeal the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023; a…

Moved by Frank Wilkie. Seconded by Jessica Phillips.

Official decision →Read / listen to Brian Stockwell →ATTACHMENT 1 - 2026 Local Disaster Management Plan →Report →
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General Committee

Committee Recommendation

General Committee Meeting Minutes 15 December 2025

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Jessica PhillipsJessica Phillips · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 15 December 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried.

Moved by Frank Wilkie. Seconded by Tom Wegener.

Official decision →Read / listen to Brian Stockwell →Attachment 1 - 2025-12-15 General Committee Meeting Minutes →Confirmation of Minutes →
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Ordinary

Council Resolution

2024 Fraud Event Corrective Actions And Status Update

Carried6:0Named votes: For / Against
For 6
Amelia LorentsonAmelia Lorentson · for
Brian StockwellBrian Stockwell · for
Frank WilkieFrank Wilkie · for
Karen FinzelKaren Finzel · for
Nicola WilsonNicola Wilson · for
Tom WegenerTom Wegener · for
Against 0

That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated 18 December 2025 regarding the December 2024 fraud incident. Carried.

Moved by Brian Stockwell. Seconded by Nicola Wilson.

Official decision →Read / listen to Frank Wilkie →Report →
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