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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 14 April 2025
12:30 PM
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 14 APRIL 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 (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Corporate Services Scott Ison
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Kyrone Dodd
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2025 be received
and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
6.1. DEPUTATION - TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AGREEMENT
APPLICANT: ALAN GOLLEY, TOURISM NOOSA
SPEAKERS: ALAN GOLLEY (CHAIR TOURISM NOOSA), KATHLEEN
SWALLING (DIRECTOR TOURISM NOOSA), SHARON RAGUSE (CEO
TOURISM NOOSA)
7. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
7.1. MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE
MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD (REFERRED FROM PLANNING
AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 8 APRIL 2025- ITEM 7.1)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as
part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook
Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake
Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in
question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability
and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational
pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader
consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability
of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a
declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private
consultant capacity since that time. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the
meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can
remain and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine
that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having
considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr
Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151
Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 APRIL 2025
Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there
is no personal gain or loss involved.
For: Crs Finzel, Lorentson, Phillips, Wegener, Wilkie & Wilson
Against: Nil.
Carried.
Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 regarding development application
MCU24/0151 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use –
Outdoor sport and recreation (Rowing Club) situated at Lake Macdonald Dr
Lake Macdonald described as Lot 1 RP 167252 and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions
outlined in Attachment 1 with the following amendment to condition 20:
20. This development approval lapses on 17 April 2032, or within 60 days
following the completion of the Seqwater Lake MacDonald Dam
Improvement Project, whichever occurs earlier. The approved use must
cease operating by this date and all structures, hardstand areas, fencing
removed within 60 days of the cessation of operations, with the site
rehabilitated by:
a. Removing all weed species, including declared plants under the
Biosecurity Act 2014 and sub-ordinate Regulation 2003 and the Noosa
Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2015-2019.
b. Planting the disturbed areas with a species mix and density reflective of
the local variation of the Regional Ecosystem and site-specific conditions.
These works must be undertaken by a qualified person* and be to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Manager Development Assessment.
B. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason
to approve the application:
1. The proposal will enable an existing rowing club to continue to operate
while necessary improvements are made to Lake Macdonald dam, an
important water supply for south-east Queensland.
2. The proposed use is small scale, requires direct access to the lake, is
temporary in nature and potential impacts on the area’s ecological
and water catchment values have been minimised.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the
Planning Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
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8. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAR 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 April 2025 outlining the March 2025 year to date
financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
9. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
10. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 1.37pm.