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ORDINARY MEETING | 16 JULY 2026
Ordinary Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, 16 July 2026
10:00am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica
Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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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
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
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 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 18 JUNE 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 June 2026 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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4.2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING 23 JUNE 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 23 June 2026 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
5 PETITIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
7.1 APPLICANT: FRANCES ATKINS, COOROY GYMNASTICS CLUB
TOPIC: REDEVELOPMENT OF THEIR FACILITY
SPEAKERS: FRANCES ATKINS (COMMITTEE MEMBER), TAYCE SCOTT
(PRESIDENT), KIRSTEN NORDEN (GYMNASTICS TEAM LEAD)
Cr Jessica Phillips
I, Cr Jessica Phillips, inform the meeting that I have a material personal interest in
relation to Item 7.1 - APPLICANT: FRANCES ATKINS, COOROY GYMNASTICS
CLUB / TOPIC: REDEVELOPMENT OF THEIR FACILITY on this agenda as I am the
General Manager of Cooroy Gymnastics Club. I will leave the meeting room while the
matter is considered.
Cr Phillips left the meeting room for the duration of the Deputation.
Cr Phillips returned to the meeting room.
7.2 APPLICANT: JACQUELINE GRAY, NOOSA WEDDING ORGANISATION
TOPIC: WEDDING PERMIT FEE STRUCTURE
SPEAKERS: JACQUELINE GRAY, MELINDA GANNON
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8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
8.1 SUSAN DEWAR
QUESTION 1
Three years ago I first raised concerns about the lack of lighting on the pathway
connecting Yellowood Close and the Tewantin Sports Complex. Given this pathway
is regularly used by families, children and sporting groups, will Council investigate and
apply for available Queensland Government Grant funding to install lighting at this
location?
RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES
Thank you for the question. Council does directly own and manage public lighting in
commonly used public areas such as Noosaville Foreshore. Other street and pathway
lighting is owned by Energex, though Council does pay the electricity
bills. Unfortunately, there is no budget allocation in the 26/27 budget to expand
Council's public lighting program. In addition, there is currently no grant program
offered by Energex to expand public lighting. Council will continue to monitor grant
programs for available funding.
QUESTION 2
Council has advised that an alternative route exists via McKinnon Drive. However
many residents continue to use the access pathway from Yellowood Close, because it
provides direct access to the sporting precinct. What assessment has Council
undertaken of the pathway's usage and safety risks, and what criteria would need to
be met before lighting is considered?
RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES
Council has not undertaken any further assessment of the pathway usage to inform
future lighting. The appropriate standard for assessment would be "AS/NZS
1158.3.1:2020 Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces". Other criteria would include
pedestrian usage data and requests from the local residents seeking improvement to
inform budget allocation.
The meeting adjourned at 10.34am.
The meeting resumed at 10.52am.
9 MAYORAL MINUTES
9.1 MAYORAL MINUTE - DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Mayor Frank Wilkie – Item 9.1 Mayoral Minute
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: NA
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That Council:
A. Note the receipt of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Disaster Management Reform Discussion Paper regarding proposed changes to
disaster funding arrangements (provided at Attachment 1);
B. Delegate to the Mayor to sign the Queensland Government Disaster Funding
Petition initiated by the Minister for Local Government and Water, Minister for Fire,
Disaster Recovery and Volunteers, opposing the proposed changes to the
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA);
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and submit a formal submission
to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) outlining Council’s
concerns regarding the proposed DRFA changes and the potential impacts on
local governments, communities, and disaster recovery outcomes across
Queensland by the 19 August 2026 closing date, appropriately recognising
Queensland's disaster risk profile and support ongoing investment in recovery,
resilience and betterment initiatives for local communities;
D. Write to the Federal Member for Wide Bay and Queensland Senators seeking their
support to oppose the proposed DRFA changes and advocate for the retention of
equitable and sustainable recovery funding arrangements, highlighting the
significant financial burden the changes would place on councils and the potential
reduction in recovery and resilience outcomes for disaster-affected communities;
and
E. Prepare a response to LGAQ outlining Council’s views for incorporation into a
statewide response by 10 August 2026.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
11.1. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 7 JULY 2026
11.1.1 MOVEMENT AND CONNECTION ACTION PLAN 2025–2027
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainable Transport Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Movement and Connection
Action Plan 2025 -2027;
B. Note the progress made under the Noosa Transport Strategy 2017–2027,
including completed, ongoing and embedded transport initiatives across public
transport, active transport, parking management, accessibility, data collection,
safety and visitor demand management.
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C. Approve the Movement and Connection Delivery Action Plan 2025–2027 (as
detailed in the report) as a focused two-year program to progress priority initiatives
to investigation, options assessment, concept design, engagement or continued
delivery, subject to annual budget approval and available resources.
D. Note that approval of the Movement and Connection Delivery Action Plan 2025–
2027 does not constitute approval of capital construction works, which would
require separate Council consideration through future budget processes.
11.1.2 GO NOOSA REPORT
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Transport Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Go Noosa Report;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to continue delivery of the Go
Noosa Program and associated peak-period transport initiatives, subject to
annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve
(adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during
the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and
functionality within the precinct;
D. Endorse a trial of a temporary 15-minute drop-off area on Noosa Parade adjacent
to Lions Park during Go Noosa Summer 2026;
E. Approve the continued use of Lions Park as overflow paid parking during the
2026–27 Christmas and New Year period, operated by the Tewantin Noosa Lions
Club, with the Club to invite and coordinate volunteer involvement from other
interested community groups in operating the parking;
F. Note that any future use of Lions Park for overflow carparking beyond the 2026–
27 Christmas and New Year period will be subject to separate consideration and
determination by Council; and
G. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December 2026,
including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community concierge
service.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That:
1. Item E be amended to read:
E. Approve the continued use of Lions Park as overflow paid parking during the 2026–
27 Christmas and New Year period, operated by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, with
the Club to invite and coordinate volunteer involvement from other interested
community groups in operating the parking Do not proceed with ongoing use of the
Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow parking for reasons outlined in the report;
and
2. Item F be deleted:
F. Note that any future use of Lions Park for overflow carparking beyond the 2026–
27 Christmas and New Year period will be subject to separate consideration and
determination by Council; and
Lost.
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For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Item H. be added to read:
H. Delegate to the CEO to establish a strategic Noosa Lions Park advisory group to
collaborate with key stakeholders and relevant Council staff to develop
recommendations to inform decisions for the future use of the Lions Park for the
benefit of the community during peak periods to consider viable alternative options.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
The meeting adjourned at 12.25pm.
The meeting resumed at 12.59pm.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the matter be deferred to the August Ordinary Meeting in order for the CEO to
receive advice as to whether the motion in front of us is in order considering its
potential conflict with the Land Act in that it proposes to proceed with an inconsistent
use in the absence of a Land Management Plan.
Lost.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Against: Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Amendment No. 3
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Items E & F be deleted (and subsequent items renumbered)
E. Approve the continued use of Lions Park as overflow paid parking during the 2026–
27 Christmas and New Year period, operated by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, with
the Club to invite and coordinate volunteer involvement from other interested
community groups in operating the parking;
F. Note that any future use of Lions Park for overflow carparking beyond the 2026–
27 Christmas and New Year period will be subject to separate consideration and
determination by Council; and
and that item G be added to read:
G. Request staff to bring back a further report to the August General Committee
Meeting as to the appropriate process and likely costs associated with agreeing to an
inconsistent use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow parking.
Carried.
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For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom
Wegener
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola Wilson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Transport Project Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Go Noosa Report;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to continue delivery of the Go
Noosa Program and associated peak-period transport initiatives, subject to
annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve
(adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone
during the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic
circulation, and functionality within the precinct;
D. Endorse a trial of a temporary 15-minute drop-off area on Noosa Parade
adjacent to Lions Park during Go Noosa Summer 2026;
E. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December
2026, including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community
concierge service.
F. Delegate to the CEO to establish a strategic Noosa Lions Park advisory group
to collaborate with key stakeholders and relevant Council staff to develop
recommendations to inform decisions for the future use of the Lions Park for
the benefit of the community during peak periods to consider viable alternative
options.
G. Request staff to bring back a further report to the August General Committee
Meeting as to the appropriate process and likely costs associated with
agreeing to an inconsistent use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow
parking.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom
Wegener
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola Wilson
11.1.3 DRAFT BURGESS CREEK INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
PLAN (ICMP)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
"I, Cr Amelia Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a conflict of interest for Item
11.1.3 – Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan (ICMP), on this
agenda. My brother, lives approximately 550m from the mouth of Burgess Creek, and
I have recently purchased a property in Sunrise Beach approximately 550m from the
mouth of Burgess Creek. This distance has been checked and confirmed by the
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Governance team; any previous statements I made on this were estimates. In an
abundance of caution, and consistent with advice from the Office of the Independent
Assessor, I believe it is prudent to declare this interest. Consistent with legal advice
previously considered by this Council on the question of proximity, proximity alone
gives rise to a conflict of interest only, not a Material Personal Interest. My position
falls within that same characterisation. The Integrated Catchment Management Plan
for Burgess Creek is a Shire-wide body of work. It forms part of a broader Noosa
catchment strategy for waterways, and the decisions before this meeting affect the
entire community. It is in that community interest that I wish to contribute. I have
consistently declared this interest and believe I am able to consider this matter
impartially and in the public interest. I choose to remain in the meeting room and vote
on the issue".
Cr Brian Stockwell
"I, Cr Brian Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a conflict of interest for Item
11.1.3 - DRAFT BURGESS CREEK INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
PLAN (ICMP) on this agenda due to my role as President of the Noosa Lions Football
Club which has fields in the catchment. I do not believe a reasonable person could
have a perception of bias because the club does not profit from or suffer a loss as a
result of the plan and, while larger in area than most allotments, has not significantly
greater interest than the many people who live in the catchment. As I have specialist
expertise and significant experience in the subject matter, I choose to remain in the
room and vote on the matter".
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General
Committee dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated
Catchment Management Plan (ICMP); and
B. Approve the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan
provided as Attachment 1, with the following amendment to Appendix G S2-Action
4:
S2 -Action 4. Continue to encourage the adoption of best practice catchment
management by residents through delivering targeted compliance and behaviour-
change initiatives and compliance to reduce illegal connections to the stormwater
network at priority locations.
Sub- Implementation step Coordination Key enabler Deliverable
action
S2- Define target Environmental Clarification of Target
A4.1 behaviours practices and Services, and dumping behaviours,
pathways (e.g. diffuse Infrastructure categories identified,
source nutrients, Service Identification urban
dumping, pool overflows, of diffuse catchment
grass clippings). sources management
urban education
nutrients and and message
contaminants framing
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S2- Confirm compliance Regulatory Compliance Compliance
A4.2 resourcing and operating Services/ resourcing. approach
model.(e.g. to reduce Compliance documented
illegal connections to
stormwater)
C. Delegate authority to the CEO to make minor editorial and administrative
amendments to the Draft ICMP as required; and
D. Proceed to community consultation for a period of 4 weeks in accordance with the
Communications and Engagement Plan as provided in Attachment 2;
E. Request the Chief Executive Officer to collate and consider feedback received as
part of the consultation undertaken and present a revised version on the ICMP for
consideration of council.
F. Investigate opportunities to utilise the Environment Levy, including future
Environment Levy program allocations, to support the staged implementation of
priority actions identified in the Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment
Management Plan and include funding options, project prioritisation and delivery
timeframes in the final report to Council.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
11.1.4 MCU25/0119 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF
PREMISES TO ESTABLISH INDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION AT 26
EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding Application No. MCU25/0119 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Indoor Sport and Recreation
situated at 26 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville; and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in
Attachment 1; and
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act
2016; and
C. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to
approve the application:
1. The co-location of Indoor Sport and Recreation uses with established medical
services such as radiology, cancer treatment and general practitioners creates a
complementary health and wellness cluster. This integrated approach is
consistent with the strategic intent to encourage industry clustering and efficient
use of existing approved floor space within the Noosa Business Centre;
2. In terms of community wellbeing, the development enhances accessibility to a
broad range of health, fitness and recovery services within a single, centrally
located facility. The co-location of services improves convenience and supports
the delivery of multi-purpose, shared spaces, consistent with the planning
scheme’s objectives for vibrant and inclusive activity centres. It also reinforces the
role of the Noosa Business Centre as a key hub for health and community
services;
3. While the proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation tenancies do not align with
the intended large-format function of the precinct, they form part of an existing
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approved development and are designed to operate in a complementary to the
medical uses within the building; and
4. The proposal is an appropriate use of the approved built form, supporting the
functional integration of health-related services within the Major Centre Zone of
the Noosa Business Centre.
11.1.5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
MAY 2026
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding applications that have been
decided by delegated authority for May 2026 as provided at Attachment 1 to the
Report.
11.1.6 PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM -
CONTRACT AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 for contracts awarded under CEO Delegation,
via the Procurement Contracts Assessment Working Team, for the period 1 January
2026 – 30 June 2026.
11.1.7 2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE
That General Committee Agenda Item 7.7 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting 16 July
2026 for further consideration.
11.1.8 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2026-2027
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated
7 July 2026 regarding the Operational Plan 2026-2027; and
B. Adopt the Operational Plan 2026-2027 as provided in Attachment 1 to the
report Attachment 2 to the Minutes of General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026
- Draft Noosa Council Operational Plan.
11.1.9 APPOINTMENT OF 2027 SHOW HOLIDAY
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 7 July 2026 and request the Chief Executive Officer write to the Office
of Industrial Relations requesting the appointment of Friday, 10 September 2027 as a
Show Holiday for the Noosa Shire.
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11.1.10 NOOSA PLAN 2020
DRAFT AMENDMENT 4 - EMPLOYMENT LAND
That General Committee Agenda Item 8.1 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting dated
16 July 2026 for further consideration.
11.1.11 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 7 July 2026
be received and adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
12. ITEMS REFERRED FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
12.1 2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE
(Referred from the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Item 7.7)
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 Ordinary Meeting
dated 16 July - Motion UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Updated
Cr Amelia Lorentson - refer to Attachment 2 to the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting
dated 16 July - Motion: State-led Safe Parking Program - Updated
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 7 July 2026 regarding 2026 LGAQ Conference Motions & Councillor
Attendance;
B. Approve the submission of the following motions to the Local Government
Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference 2026 for consideration
and debate:
a. Motion: "Coordinated transition and ongoing funding for local governments
to continue to provide flood monitoring services" (provided at Attachment
1);
b. Motion: "UNESCO Biosphere Reserves – State and National Recognition
and Funding (provided at Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the Ordinary
Meeting dated 16 July - Motion UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Updated)";
c. Motion: "State Planning Reforms to Existing Use Rights for Short-Term
Accommodation in Low Density Residential Zones" (provided at
Attachment 3);
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d. Motion: "Recognising and Protecting Soil as Natural Critical Infrastructure"
(provided at Attachment 4);
e. Motion: "Drone Beach Surveillance - Supporting Lifeguards and Beachgoer
Safety" (provided at Attachment 5);
f. Motion: "Electronic Gaming Machines on Council-Owned and Trustee
Land" (provided at Attachment 6);
g. Motion: "Funding Queensland Councils to Pilot Opt-In Reusable Cup
Programs" (provided at Attachment 7);
h. Motion: "Future-proofing Queensland’s Water Supply – A Whole-of Water-
Cycle Approach to Climate Resilience" (provided at Attachment 8);
i. Motion: "World Surfing Reserves" (provided at Attachment 9);
j. Motion: "Submission to State Planning Policy Review" (provided at
Attachment 10); and
k. Motion: State-led Safe Parking Program" (provided at Attachment 2 to the
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 July - Motion: State-led Safe
Parking Program - Updated).
C. Approve Cr Lorentson & Cr Finzel to attend at the 2026 LGAQ Conference in
Cairns in October 2026 under the Councillor's Expenses Reimbursement and
Provision of Facilities Policy, Item 2.1 Mandatory - Professional Development and
Representation.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
The meeting adjourned at 2.20pm
The meeting resumed at 2.25pm.
Refer to Confidential Section 14 for Item 12.2.
13 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
13.1 RECREATIONAL BOATING FACILTIES AT HILTON ESPLANADE
(DOONELLA BRIDGE, TEWANTIN) BY MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Ordinary Meeting
dated 16 July 2026 regarding the proposed recreational boating facility at Hilton
Esplanade, Tewantin; and
B. Note the continued collaboration with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to
explore and fund recreational boating needs in the Noosa River;
C. Advise MSQ of the following design parameters that Council seeks for MSQ to
include in its ongoing design work:
a. Provision for periodic large commercial vessel and item launch and
retrieval under shared use design arrangement;
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b. Inclusion of facilities and parking for both powered boats and unpowered
craft at the site including provision of an accessible, all abilities launching
facility;
c. Sufficient setback from the Doonella Bridge to preserve integrity of future
traffic lanes for future upgrade work and any replacement, as well as for
improved riparian foreshore and amenity outcomes for Lake Doonella
mouth;
d. Exclusion of boat trailer traffic from Hilton Esplanade with a dedicated
entry and exit from Hilton Terrace for the facility;
e. Provision for the shared pathway through and adjacent to the site which
is part of the TMR-endorsed high-priority regional route for pedestrians
and cyclists;
f. Consideration of CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental
Design) to ensure safety for users and reduction of site crimes such as
vandalism;
g. Resolution of environmental and climate change impacts including
hydrological impact of any filling in the Noosa River and Lake Doonella
mouth, habitat loss from marine plant removals, sediment flows and
impacts of frequent tidal inundation;
h. Suitable living foreshore riparian buffer to facilitate erosion resilience,
improved water quality, biodiversity and natural amenity along the extent
of the interface with the River; and
i. Consideration of amenity, recreation and landscaping presentation
befitting a key entry area into Noosa and in line with the Noosa Design
Principles;
D. Seek clarity on funding arrangements for the entire works, noting that MSQ fund
both on-water and on-shore components of the project; and
E. Request the matter be reported back to Council for further consideration of the
proposal, following MSQ’s community and stakeholder engagement and review of
consultation findings.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Item C be deleted (and renumber the subsequent items):
C. Advise MSQ of the following design parameters that Council seeks for MSQ to
include in its ongoing design work:
a. Provision for periodic large commercial vessel and item launch and retrieval under
shared use design arrangement;
b. Inclusion of facilities and parking for both powered boats and unpowered craft at
the site including provision of an accessible, all abilities launching facility;
c. Sufficient setback from the Doonella Bridge to preserve integrity of future traffic
lanes for future upgrade work and any replacement, as well as for improved
riparian foreshore and amenity outcomes for Lake Doonella mouth;
d. Exclusion of boat trailer traffic from Hilton Esplanade with a dedicated entry and
exit from Hilton Terrace for the facility;
e. Provision for the shared pathway through and adjacent to the site which is part of
the TMR-endorsed high-priority regional route for pedestrians and cyclists;
f. Consideration of CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) to
ensure safety for users and reduction of site crimes such as vandalism;
g. Resolution of environmental and climate change impacts including hydrological
impact of any filling in the Noosa River and Lake Doonella mouth, habitat loss from
marine plant removals, sediment flows and impacts of frequent tidal inundation;
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h. Suitable living foreshore riparian buffer to facilitate erosion resilience, improved
water quality, biodiversity and natural amenity along the extent of the interface
with the River; and
i. Consideration of amenity, recreation and landscaping presentation befitting a key
entry area into Noosa and in line with the Noosa Design Principles;
and Item E. be amended to read:
E.D. Request the matter be reported back to Council for further consideration of the
proposal following MSQ's community and stakeholder engagement and consultation
findings, at which point Council will consider its position on design matters if required.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
To add an item E:
E. Request MSQ to broaden the community consultation to include others outside of
the boating community.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Ordinary Meeting
dated 16 July 2026 regarding the proposed recreational boating facility at Hilton
Esplanade, Tewantin; and
B. Note the continued collaboration with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to
explore and fund recreational boating needs in the Noosa River;
C. Seek clarity on funding arrangements for the entire works, noting that MSQ fund
both on-water and on-shore components of the project; and
D. Request the matter be reported back to Council for further consideration of the
proposal, following MSQ’s community and stakeholder engagement and review of
consultation findings at which point Council will consider its position on design
matters if required.
E. Request MSQ to broaden the community consultation to include others outside of
the boating community.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell
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13.2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT JUNE 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Ordinary
Meeting dated 16 July 2026 regarding Council's financial performance to 30 June
2026.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
14 CLOSED SESSION
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the meeting be closed to the public:
A. Pursuant to Section 254j(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the
purpose of discussing items:
Item 12.2 - Noosa Plan 2020 Draft
Amendment 4 - Employment Land; and
Item 14.1 - ERP Contract Renewal; and
B. Pursuant to Section 254j(3)(e) of The Local Government Regulation 2012 for the
purpose of discussing item:
Item 14.2 - Planning & Environment
Court Appeal D927 Of 2025 - Application for Development Permit for Building
Works (Dwelling House) and Referral Agency Planning (Building Height,
Gross Floor Area, Setbacks, and Cut) at 58 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine
Beach.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
The meeting adjourned at 3.54pm.
The meeting resumed at 4.00pm.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
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For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
12.2 NOOSA PLAN 2020
DRAFT AMENDMENT 4 - EMPLOYMENT LAND
(Referred from the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Item 8.1)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the confidential report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General
Committee meeting 7 July 2026 regarding land progressing amendment to the
planning scheme relating to employment land;
B. Propose to amend Noosa Plan 2020 in accordance with the Planning Act 2016
and the process prescribed in the Section 18 Notice in Attachment 1;
C. Submit proposed Amendment 4 to Noosa Plan 2020 in Attachments 3, 4 and 5 to
the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning for State
Interest Review with the following changes to the amendment and associated
plans:
a. remove High Impact Industry as a consistent land use in Table 5.5.11
Industry Zone, due to sites being located in the water catchment area;
b. provision for future public transport and road infrastructure and
connections including bus stops;
c. provision of infrastructure for e-vehicles charging on site;
d. provision of adaptable infrastructure that is future proofed for energy
transition, emerging technologies, renewable energy integration and
storage and electrification capacity; and
D. Concurrently with B, undertake public notification and community consultation in
accordance with the Communications Plan in Attachment 2; and
E. Authorise the CEO to make any further changes to proposed Amendment 4 of a
minor nature prior to commencing community consultation; and
F. Following State Interest Review and community consultation, report back to
Council on the outcomes.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
14.1 ERP CONTRACT
RENEWAL
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council:
A. Note the report by the ICT Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 July 2026;
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B. Pursuant to Section 235 (a) of the Local Government Regulation, award contract
CN25188 to Technology One Limited;
C. Pursuant to Section 257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009, delegate to the
Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise and execute on behalf of
Council a new Enterprise Resource Planning contract with Technology One
Limited; and
D. Resolve that the delegation in Item C of this resolution is limited to the cap
identified in this report for a 5-year renewal and is otherwise not limited by any
general financial delegations that apply to exercising the Chief Executive Officer’s
powers and may be exercised to bind Council to a contract sum that exceeds the
Chief Executive Officer’s general financial delegation.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
14.2 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL D927 OF 2025 - APPLICATION FOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR BUILDING WORKS (DWELLING HOUSE)
AND REFERRAL AGENCY PLANNING (BUILDING HEIGHT, GROSS
FLOOR AREA, SETBACKS, AND CUT) AT 58 SEAVIEW TERRACE,
SUNSHINE BEACH
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Ordinary Meeting
dated 16 July 2026 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal D92 of 2025;
and
B. Agree to settle Appeal D92 of 2025 generally in accordance with the proposed
conditions outlined in Attachment 1 to the Report.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
15 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin
on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 10.00am.
16 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 4.34pm.
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