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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 18 August 2025
12:30 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips,
Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 18 AUGUST 2025
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 12.30pm.
2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters
of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and
emerging.
3 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Cr Frank Wilkie
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 JULY 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 14 July be received
and confirmed, with the following amendment:
A. Amend the vote on the Procedural Motion in Item 7.1 (page 3 of the minutes)
to show Cr Lorentson as “For” and Cr Stockwell as “Against”.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For: Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Against: None
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5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
7.1. GO NOOSA REPORT (REFERRED FROM SERVICES & ORGANISATION
COMMITTEE DATED 12 AUGUST 2025 - ITEM 7.1)
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2025 regarding the Go
Noosa Program;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the ongoing
implementation of the Go Noosa Initiatives as outlined in this report, subject
to Council’s annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the carpark in the “Main Beach Local
Government Reserve” (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main
Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year’s Eve period
to improve safety, traffic congestion and functionality of the space;
D. Note the successful trial of temporary streetscape and parking improvements
on Hastings Street and Noosa Drive during peak periods, including and that
staff will be exploring design and costs of deployable temporary "parklets" for
future peak seasons to enhance the pedestrian safety, comfort and public
realm activation;
E. Approve the temporary carparking at the Noosa Heads Lions Park by the
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club for the holiday season subject to the following:
1. Confirm use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park as a temporary carpark during
the Christmas 2025–26 holiday period with decision on Easter deferred until
further community consultation arising from the Destination Management
Plan;
2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate improved financial return with the Tewantin
Noosa Lions Club from use the space to better recover Council costs for
oversight of the space and damage recovery;
3. Implementation of a formal Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to improve
safety and vehicle management on the site;
4. Commence exploration of alternative community fundraising initiatives
with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in the event Council determines that it
does not wish to proceed with future use of the public park as a temporary
carpark.
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Amendment No.1
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Item F be added to read:
F. That Council support the integration of a transparent performance and reporting
framework into the Go Noosa program, including baseline data collection and
clear outcome targets, to ensure the program delivers quantifiable benefits for
residents, visitors, and local businesses.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item E 2. be amended to read:
2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate terms of car parking at Noosa Heads Lions Park
with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to ensure Council's costs for oversight and
damage recovery at the site are fully recovered before income sharing.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Amendment No.3
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Item E 4. be deleted.
4. Commence exploration of alternative community fundraising initiatives with the
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in the event Council determines that it does not wish
to proceed with future use of the public park as a temporary carpark.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Amendment No.4
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: None
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That Item G be added to read:
G. That Council review the scope of the Sustainable Transport Levy as part of the
2026/27 budget process, including consideration of expanding the levy to support
Noosa’s river network, boating facilities, and associated land-based infrastructure.
Motion lapsed for want of a seconder.
Amendment No.5
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Item G be added to read:
G. That Council, as part of the 2026/27 budget process investigate the inclusion
of other high-demand areas such as Peregian Beach and Cooroy, with a view to
improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian safety, and supporting a positive
visitor and community experience.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2025 regarding the Go
Noosa Program;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the ongoing
implementation of the Go Noosa Initiatives as outlined in this report, subject
to Council’s annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the carpark in the “Main Beach Local
Government Reserve” (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main
Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year’s Eve period
to improve safety, traffic congestion and functionality of the space;
D. Note the successful trial of temporary streetscape and parking improvements
on Hastings Street and Noosa Drive during peak periods, including that staff
will be exploring design and costs of deployable temporary "parklets" for
future peak seasons to enhance the pedestrian safety, comfort and public
realm activation;
E. Approve the temporary carparking at the Noosa Heads Lions Park by the
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club for the holiday season subject to the following:
1. Confirm use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park as a temporary carpark
during the Christmas 2025–26 holiday period with decision on Easter
deferred until further community consultation arising from the Destination
Management Plan;
2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate terms of car parking at Noosa Heads
Lions Park with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to ensure Council's costs for
oversight and damage recovery at the site are fully recovered before income
sharing.
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3. Implementation of a formal Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to improve
safety and vehicle management on the site;
F. That Council support the integration of a transparent performance and
reporting framework into the Go Noosa program, including baseline data
collection and clear outcome targets, to ensure the program delivers
quantifiable benefits for residents, visitors, and local businesses.
G. That Council, as part of the 2026/27 Budget process investigate the inclusion
of other high-demand areas such as Peregian Beach and Cooroy, with a view
to improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian safety, and supporting a
positive visitor and community experience.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
8 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JULY 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2025 outlining the July 2025 year to date financial
performance against budget.
Carried
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For: Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Against: None
8.2 BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2025 and approve the proposed changes to the 2026
Budget as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements and Supporting Schedules
provided in
A. Attachments 1, 3, 4, 6 & 7 to this report and
B. Amended Attachments 2 & 5 as supplied as Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Revised
Attachment 2 Statement of Financial Position BR1 & Attachment 2 to the Minutes - Revised
Attachment 5 Financial Sustainability Ratios BR1.
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Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For: Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Against: None
8.3 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q4 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 18
August 2025 regarding the 2024-25 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for Q4 2024-25 Operational Plan to 30 June 2025 provided as
Attachment 1;
B. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Measures provided as
Attachment 2.
Carried.
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For: Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Against: None
9 CLOSED SESSION
9.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
COURT APPEAL NO. 3746 of 2023 – APPLICATION FOR SHORT TERM
ACCOMMODATION (15 ECO CABINS) AT 94 & 142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA
HEADS
Cr Brian Stockwell
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 - I inform the meeting that
I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation to Item 9.1 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3746 of 2023 –
APPLICATION FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (15 ECO CABINS) AT 94 & 142
NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS on this agenda because RACV is a sponsor of the Noosa
Lions Football Club which I am currently the president of. As a result of my conflict of interest,
I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Cr Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item due to the
conflict of interest declaration by Cr Brian Stockwell.
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Carried.
Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing legal advice relating to an appeal
in the Planning & Environment Court so that Council’s legal position is protected in relation
to Item 9.1 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3746 of 2023 –
APPLICATION FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (15 ECO CABINS) AT 94 & 142
NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS.
Carried.
Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2025 regarding Planning and Environment Court
Appeal 3746 of 2023 and agree to settle the appeal generally in accordance with the
proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1.
Carried.
Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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10 MEETING CLOSURE
3.20pm
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 18 AUGUST 2025 10 MEETING CLOSURE 3.20pm