Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 9 JUNE 2026


     B. Subject to future funding availability, consider establishing an ongoing,
        organisation-wide Access and Inclusion function to strengthen inclusive practices
        across planning, infrastructure, services and programs, and support community
        organisations to sustain and expand participation pathways; and
     C. Subject to future funding availability, develop a whole-of-Council Access and
        Inclusion Framework to embed inclusive principles and guide priorities.
     Carried.
     For:             Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                      Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:         Cr Amelia Lorentson



7.10 2026-2027 FEES AND CHARGES
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Brian Stockwell
     Seconded:         Cr Jessica Phillips
     That General Committee Agenda Item 7.10 2026-2027 Fees and Charges be referred
     to the Ordinary Meeting for a further report.
     Carried.
     For:             Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
                      Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:         None



7.11 NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS MASTERPLAN
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Karen Finzel
     Seconded:         Cr Tom Wegener
     That Council
     A. Note the report by the Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator to the General
        Committee dated 9 June 2026 outlining the Phase 2 Engagement summary and
        the finalised draft Masterplan for the Noosa Botanic Gardens;
     B. Note the Masterplan's proposed use to inform ongoing future operational and
        capital works program budgets including sourcing funding from external grants;
        and
     C. Approve the finalised Masterplan for the Noosa Botanic Gardens provided at
        Attachment 1.

     Carried.
     For:             Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
                      Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:         None

     The meeting adjourned at 1.58pm.
     The meeting resumed at 2.06pm.



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