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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 11 AUGUST 2026
General Committee Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
10:00am
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 | 11 AUGUST 2026
MINUTES
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 10.00am.
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 Frank Wilkie (Acting Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Acting Director Community Services Paul Brinkman
APOLOGIES
Cr Brian Stockwell
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Cr Frank Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting due to Cr
Brian Stockwell being on leave.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Frank Wilkie assumed the Chair.
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4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 7 JULY 2026
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 7 July 2026 be received
and confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 REPORTS FOR NOTING
7.1.1 CAPITAL PROGRAM 2025-2026 DELIVERY STATUS REPORT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Principal Infrastructure Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026, providing an update on the 2025/26
Capital Works Program as at 30 June 2026.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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7.1.2 HOUSING MONITORING REPORT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General
Committee dated 11 August 2026 regarding Housing Monitoring.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.1.3 NOOSA HEADS LIONS PARK LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Motion
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee dated
11 August 2026 regarding a Noosa Heads Lions Park Land Management Plan.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
Add Item A to read:
That, prior to any further resourcing being committed to a Land Management Plan
process for Noosa Heads Lions Park, Council obtain written legal advice on whether
the Christmas period overflow parking is inconsistent with the reserve’s parks and
recreational purpose, or properly characterised as incidental or auxiliary to it, having
regard to Attachment 1 and the history of the use in the report dash; with the outcome
reported back to Council before any further step is taken.
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
Add item A to read:
That, should the use be confirmed as inconsistent, Council obtain written legal advice
on what would be required to satisfy the diminishment of purpose and public interest
tests under section 52AB, having regard to the factors Attachment 1 identifies as
relevant dash; with the outcome reported back to Council before any further resourcing
is committed to an LMP process.
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
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The meeting adjourned at 12.17pm.
The meeting resumed at 12.47pm.
Amendment No. 3
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item A be added to read:
A. That Council prepare a scoped, proportionate Land Management Plan for the
Christmas overflow parking for 21 days.
Lost on the casting vote of the Chair.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Cr Amelia Lorentson – refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026 - Section 52AA of the Land Act 1994
The meeting adjourned at 1.33pm.
The meeting returned at 1.46pm.
Amendment No. 4
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
Add Item A to read:
That Council obtain written legal advice on whether section 52AA of the Land Act 1994
applies to this trustee action, and if it does not, the specific statutory basis for that
conclusion, with the outcome reported back to Council.
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Amendment No. 5
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Items A, B, and C be added to read:
A. Receive a further report detailing the scope, costs, funding implications and
proposed timeline for consultation and the preparation of the Land Management
Plan prior to the commencement of substantive plan preparation works;
B. Approve commencement of the preparation of a Land Management Plan (LMP)
for Noosa Heads Lions Park with the inclusion of temporary overflow carpark, in
accordance with the requirements of the Land Act and the Queensland
Government's Guideline for Managing Actions Consistent and Inconsistent with
the Purpose of Trust Land; and
C. Write to the Minister, advising that Council are working on the LMP and requesting
approval for this year.
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Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
Amendment No. 6
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item D be added to read:
D. Request that the CEO write to the Minister seeking confirmation of whether the
Minister would consider an application by Council as Trustee, under Section 52AA of
the Land Act 1994, in relation to the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park and whether
an LMP is or isn't required.
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Amendment No. 7
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Nil
That Item B be amended to read:
B. Consider the findings of the report on resourcing before considering
commencement of the preparation of a Land Management Plan (LMP) for Noosa
Heads Lions Park with the inclusion of temporary overflow carpark, in accordance
with the requirements of the Land Act and the Queensland Government's Guideline
for Managing Actions Consistent and Inconsistent with the Purpose of Trust Land;
and
Lapsed for want of a seconder.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee dated
11 August 2026 regarding a Noosa Heads Lions Park Land Management Plan; and
A. Receive a further report detailing the scope, costs, funding implications and
proposed timeline for consultation and the preparation of the Land Management
Plan prior to the commencement of substantive plan preparation works;
B. Approve commencement of the preparation of a Land Management Plan (LMP)
for Noosa Heads Lions Park with the inclusion of temporary overflow carpark, in
accordance with the requirements of the Land Act and the Queensland
Government's Guideline for Managing Actions Consistent and Inconsistent with
the Purpose of Trust Land; and
C. Write to the Minister, advising that Council are working on the LMP and requesting
approval for this year.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
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7.1.4 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
JUNE 2026
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026 regarding applications that have
been decided by delegated authority for June 2026 as provided at Attachment 1 to
the Report.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.1.5 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-2026 Q4 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 11
August 2026 regarding the Operational Plan 2025-2026 Q4 Quarterly Reporting;
B. Note the progress report for Quarter 4 of the Operational Plan 2025-2026
provided as Attachment 1; and
C. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Measures for Quarter
4 of the reporting year provided as Attachment 2.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2 REPORTS FOR ACTION
7.2.1 TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) - NOOSA WATERS RESIDENT ADVISORY
GROUP
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director of Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026 regarding the Terms of Reference
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(TOR) for the Noosa Waters Residents Advisory Group representatives meeting
with Noosa Council;
B. Approve the Terms of Reference for the Noosa Waters Advisory Group to
maintain a quality working relationship between Noosa Water Residents
Association and Noosa Council;
C. Delegate to the CEO to execute minor amendments to the TOR following final
review by the Noosa Waters Residents Association; and
D. Note the information concerning the Customer Service Obligation and preparation
of a specific Asset Management Plan for Noosa Waters due to the nature of the
Noosa Waters asset portfolio.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2.2 UPDATE TO INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES RESOLUTION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council
A. Note the report by the Infrastructure Assessment Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026; and
B. Adopt the “Noosa Shire Council Charges Resolution (No.10) 2026” provided as
Attachment 1 to the report and take effect on 21 August 2026, replacing the
previous “Noosa Shire Council Charges Resolution (No.9) 2025”.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2.3 REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY PURPOSE LAND AND INFRASTRUCTURE
TENURE POLICY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report to the General Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026
regarding the Review of the Community Purpose Land & Infrastructure Tenure
Policy;
B. Repeal the Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy adopted
by Council on 12 March 2015 (as amended in 2017);
C. Adopt the Community Tenure Policy provided at Attachment 1 to the report;
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D. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor administrative, editorial or
formatting amendments to the Community Tenure Policy that do not materially
alter the intent of the Policy prior to publication;
E. Note that a supporting Community Tenure Guideline will be finalised and
implemented to support the consistent administration of Community Tenure
Arrangements in accordance with the adopted Policy.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2.4 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 1576 OF 2026 - SHORT
STAY LETTING LOCAL LAW REVIEW DECISION - 8 WITTA CIRCUIT,
NOOSA HEADS
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 254D(3) of the LG
Regulation 2012 (as this is not publicly available information that is confidential to the local
government) and pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation
2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 7.2.4 P7E Court Appeal 1576 of 2026 - 8 Witta
Circuit Noosa Heads.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
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 Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1576 of 2026; and
B. Agree to defend the appeal.
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Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2.5 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 1763 OF 2026 - SHORT
STAY LETTING LOCAL LAW REVIEW DECISION - 5/7 PEZA COURT,
NOOSA HEADS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1763 of 2026; and
B. Agree to defend the appeal.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2.6 MCU17/0559.05 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 1842 OF
2026 - FOR MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DUPLEX DWELLING AT 2/16 GRANT
STREET, NOOSA HEADS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 11 August 2026 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1842 of 2026; and
B. Agree to defend the appeal.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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7.2.7 DELEGATIONS ANNUAL REVIEW - COUNCIL TO CEO
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Governance Officer to the General Committee dated 11
August 2026 regarding Council's Annual Delegation Review for 2026; and
B. Adopt the Register of Delegations – Council to Chief Executive Officer, pursuant
to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, to delegate the powers of the
Local Government outlined in the Register of Delegations provided in Attachment
1, to the Chief Executive Officer of Noosa Shire Council.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
8 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
9 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.14pm.
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