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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 19 March 2026
10:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian
Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 MARCH 2026
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 10.01am
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
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Craig Young
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 FEBRUARY 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 19 February 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.
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6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
8.1 BRIAN O'CONNOR
QUESTION 1
What is an Agricultural Hub, what is its purpose, how would it operate in practical terms, what
are the outcomes such an initiative would achieve and what role does Noosa Council believe
it has in constructing the core infrastructure and creating ongoing operational settings for such
a facility?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment.
An Agricultural Hub is an emerging concept that Council is currently exploring through a initial
scoping and feasibility investigation to understand its potential role in supporting Noosa’s rural
and hinterland communities.
The study is assessing a range of domestic and international models to determine what a
fit-for-purpose hub could look like, and whether it could strengthen rural, rural production,
regenerative farming, artisan, and creative industries while building long-term community and
economic resilience.
The study is examining how such a hub might operate, including potential functions, services,
and a range of potential benefits and considerations. Should a viable model be identified,
detailed financial and operational modelling would occur in a subsequent phases, should
Council choose to progress to ‘Business Case’.
The Phase One Feasibility Study is being progressed in 2026.
QUESTION 2
What scoping studies have occurred to establish an Agricultural Hub in Noosa Shire, will they
be made public? Has a business case been prepared and will the feasibility of such a venture
rely upon funding from state and federal government sources - at the start-up stage and
ongoing? What economic benefit would the hub generate? What is the timeframe that Noosa
Council is working towards getting such a project up and running?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment.
Council is currently undertaking the Phase One Feasibility Study, which is the first formal
piece of work examining the potential around the concept of an Agricultural Hub in Noosa
Shire. Outcomes of this phase will be reported to Council for consideration prior to any future
work.
As this is just a scoping study, it has not yet been determined what any future approach or
model could be and how it might be financed. The scoping phase will identify initial range of
benefits and considerations.
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 MARCH 2026
9 MAYORAL MINUTES
1. SUBMISSION ON THE SUNSHINE COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY BILL
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: N/A
That Council:
A. Endorse the attached submission on the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill and
submit to State Development Infrastructure and Works Committee prior to 12 midday Friday
20 March, and
B. Delegate to the CEO to make any necessary changes as a result of discussion, direction
or decision at this meeting and or minor amendments if required prior to submission
Amendment
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
Item C be added to read:
C. Does not support the bill in its current form based on the concerns raised in the
submission.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: N/A
That Council:
A. Endorse the attached submission on the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill and
submit to State Development Infrastructure and Works Committee prior to 12 midday
Friday 20 March, and
B. Delegate to the CEO to make any necessary changes as a result of discussion,
direction or decision at this meeting and or minor amendments if required prior to
submission
C. Does not support the bill in its current form based on the concerns raised in the
submission.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson
10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
11.1 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 20 FEBRUARY 2026
11.1.1. CEO UPDATE
That Council note the CEO Update to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated
20 February 2026.
11.1.2. CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM - STATUS UPDATE
That Council note the Capital Works Program Status Update to the Audit & Risk
Committee dated 20 February 2026 by the Principal Infrastructure Planner.
11.1.3. 2025 FINAL MANAGEMENT REPORT - QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE (QAO)
That Council note the report by the Queensland Audit Office to the Audit and
Risk Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the 2025 Final
Management Report.
11.1.4. 2026 AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE BRIEFING PAPER - QUEENSLAND
AUDIT OFFICE (QAO)
That Council note the report by the Queensland Audit Office to the Audit and Risk
Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the 2026 Audit and Risk
Committee Briefing Paper.
11.1.5. 2026 EXTERNAL AUDIT PLAN - QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE (QAO)
That Council note the report by the Queensland Audit Office to the Audit and Risk
Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the 2026 External Audit
Plan.
11.1.6. ASSESSMENT OF COUNCIL'S REGULATORY PRACTICES
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk
Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 and note the assessment results on
Council’s regulatory practices.
11.1.7. RISK MANAGEMENT AND BCP UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk
Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 providing an update on risk
management related matters.
11.1.8. INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the Audit and Risk
Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the update on the Internal
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Audit Function.
11.1.9. ANNUAL REVIEW ARCO CHARTER & ANNUAL REVIEW INTERNAL AUDIT
POLICY
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the Audit and Risk Committee
meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the annual review of the
Internal Audit Policy and the annual review of the Audit and Risk
Committee Charter; and
B. Adopt the updated Internal Audit Policy and the updated Audit and Risk
Committee Charter.
11.1.10. ICT CYBER & SECURITY RISK UPDATE
That Council note the report by the ICT Manager to the Audit and Risk
Committee Meeting dated 20 February 2026 providing an ICT Cyber & Security
update.
11.1.11. REVIEW OF NON-COMPLIANT AUDIT SAMPLES OF SUPPLIERS
That Council note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the
Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the review
of non-compliant audit samples of suppliers.
11.1.12. PROJECT UPDATE EFTSURE IMPLEMENTATION
That Council Note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the Audit
and Risk Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding the
implementation of the EFTSure project.
11.1.13. ASSET VALUATION AND THE IMPACT OF AASB 2002-10 ON THE
VALUATION OF LAND
That Council note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the Audit
and Risk Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026 regarding asset valuation
and the impact of AASB 2002-10 on the valuation of land.
11.1.14. FINANCE SERVICES WORKFORCE PLANNING AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the Audit and
Risk Committee meeting dated 20 February 2026; and
B. Recommend to Council to implement the Financial Services Workforce
Planning 2026 and Financial Management Assurance Framework,
pursuant to Local Government Act 2009 S105 (4).
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11.1.15. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Recommendations of the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 20
February 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
11.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 10
MARCH 2026
11.2.1. NOOSA PLAN 2020 - SECTION 18 AMENDMENT PROCESS - 94 AND 170
HOLTS ROAD COOROY
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee dated 10 March 2026;
B. Resolve to enter into a Section 18 Process under the Planning Act 2016 for a
proposed amendment to Noosa Plan 2020 for land located at 94 and 170 Holts
Road, Cooroy; and
C. Following B above, request the CEO bring a report be to a future Council
Meeting on the Section 18 Process and draft amendment.
11.2.2. NOOSA PLAN 2020 - AMENDMENT NO. 3 - MINOR AMENDMENT
That Council note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee dated 10 March 2026 and Under Section 17 of the
Planning Act 2016 and Chapter 2, Part 2 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules
and resolve to:
A. Make, prepare and adopt minor Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020 as
contained in Attachment 1 to this report;
B. Publish a notice in the newspaper and Queensland Government Gazette;
C. Commence Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020 on the date the notice
appears in the Queensland Government Gazette;
D. Provide the Chief Executive for State Development and Infrastructure a copy
of the public notice and a certified copy of the minor amendment; and
E. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to make minor corrections if required
prior to gazettal.
11.2.3. REQUEST FOR DELEGATION UNDER SECTION 42 OF THE TRANSPORT
INFRASTRUCTURE ACT 1994 ASSOCIATED WITH OPW25/0072
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS (VEHICLE
CROSSOVER, ROADWORKS, DRAINAGE WORKS, EARTHWORKS,
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VEGETATION CLEARING AND WATERWAY BARRIER WORKS) - 36 ROSES
ROAD FEDERAL
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager of Development Assessment to the Planning
and Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 March 2026; and
B. Pursuant to sections 257 and 259 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld),
delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer, including the power to sub-
delegate to Position 10223, to make an application under section 42 of the
Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (“the Act”) in relation to development
application OPW25/0072 at 36 Roses Road Federal.
11.2.4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
JANUARY 2026
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 March 2026 regarding
applications that have been decided by delegated authority for January 2026 as
provided at Attachment 1 to the Report.
11.2.5. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Recommendations of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting
dated 10 March 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
11.3 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 10
MARCH 2026
11.3.1. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND
PROCEDURE
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Services &
Organisation Committee dated 10 March 2026 and:
A. Repeal the existing Administrative Action Complaints Process Council Policy,
adopted by Council on 21 June 2018;
B. Adopt the updated Administrative Action Complaints Management Council
Policy, provided as Attachment 1 to the Council Report;
C. Adopt the Administrative Action Complaints Management Process Council
Procedure, provided as Attachment 2 to the Council Report; and,
D. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor amendments, if
required, prior to publication.
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11.3.2. REVIEW OF SITTING FEES - AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee dated 10 March 2026 regarding the review of sitting fees for
external members of Council's Audit and Risk Committee;
B. Increase the sitting fees as follows:
1. Increase for the independent Chairperson of the Audit and Risk
Committee from $800 to $2,000 per meeting;
2. Increase for the independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee
from $600 to $1,300 per meeting; and
C. Adopt the amended fee schedule to apply commencing with the Audit and Risk
Committee meeting held on 20 February 2026.
11.3.3. UPDATE TO COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS GROUPS,
BOARDS AND EXTERNAL GROUPS 2026 (MID TERM REVIEW)
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 7.3 UPDATE TO
COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS GROUPS, BOARDS AND
EXTERNAL GROUPS 2026 (MID TERM REVIEW) be referred to the General
Committee for a further report.
11.3.4. NOOSA HOLIDAY PARKS UPDATE REPORT TO 31 DECEMBER 2025
That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 March 2026 providing an update on
operations of the Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity to 31 December 2025.
11.3.5. PROPOSED PROCESS FOR
COUNCIL TO EXPLORE FUTURE OPTIONS FOR OPERATING THE
LANDFILL AND ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS AT THE WASTE FACILITY
That Council
A. Note the report by the Waste Coordinator to the Services and Organisation
Committee dated 10 March 2026 regarding the Landfill Operating Model;
B. Change the title of the report to read "Proposed process for Council to explore
future options for operating the landfill and associated functions at the waste
facility";
C. Proceed with the implementation plan as outlined in the report.
11.3.6. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Recommendations of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting
dated 10 March 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
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Against: None
11.4 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 16 MARCH 2026
11.4.1. UPDATE TO COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS GROUPS,
BOARDS AND EXTERNAL GROUPS 2026 (MID TERM REVIEW) (referred
from Services & Organisation Committee meeting 10 March 2026 - Item 7.3)
That Council
A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services and Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 March 2026; and
B. Appoint the Council representatives to the following groups (noting that these
supersede any prior appointments):
GROUPS ESTABLISHED BY COUNCIL:
a. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Phillips as Deputy Chair to the Local
Disaster Management Group (and note that all Councillors are to be
invited to attend as Observers);
b. Appoint Cr Phillips as Chair and Cr Lorentson as Deputy Chair to the
Local Disaster Recovery Committee, (and note that all Councillors are
to be invited to attend as Observers);
c. Appoint Cr Wilkie, Cr Wegener and Cr Wilson to the Case
Management Working Group;
d. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair of the Regional Arts Development Fund
Committee (RADF);
e. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair of the Noosa Heritage Reference Group;
f. Appoint Cr Phillips as Chair, Cr Stockwell and Cr Wilkie, to the Capital
Works Executive;
g. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Chair, Cr Stockwell and Cr Wilson to the CEO
Performance Review Committee;
h. Appoint Cr Stockwell as Chair, Cr Finzel and Cr Lorentson to the
Noosa Biosphere Trails Reference Group;
i. Appoint Cr Wilkie as the Chair of the Business Round Table (and note
that all Councillors are to be invited to attend as Observers);
j. Appoint Cr Wilson as Chair, and Cr Finzel and Cr Wegener to the
Climate Change Response Plan Steering Group;
k. Appoint Cr Wilson to the Management Committee, Cr Lorentson as an
Observer, to the MOU / Regional Partnership Agreement (RPA) with
the Sunshine Coast University (SCU);
l. Appoint Cr Wilkie and Cr Wilson to the Audit and Risk Committee;
m. Appoint Cr Lorentson as Chair and Cr Stockwell to the Noosa Drive
Pathway Project Reference Group;
n. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Chair, and Cr Finzel and Cr Wilson to the Housing
Stakeholder Reference Group;
o. Appoint Cr Wilkie to the Regional Resource Recovery Steering Group
(as part of the MOU with Gympie Council);
p. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair, Cr Lorentson and Cr Phillips to the Noosa
Botanic Gardens Masterplan Stakeholders Reference Group
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q. Appoint Cr Lorentson to the Environment Levy Working Group;
EXTERNAL GROUPS (not established by Council):
r. Appoint Cr Stockwell as Council’s Observer on the Tourism Noosa
Board;
s. Appoint Cr Lorentson as Council's Observer on the Noosa Biosphere
Reserve Foundation Board;
t. Appoint Cr Finzel as member and Cr Phillips as an Observer to the
Northern SEQ Regional Roads and Transport Group;
u. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Council's Representative, and Cr Stockwell as
Proxy, to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) ;
v. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Council’s Representative, and Cr Wegener as
Proxy, to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group;
w. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Council's Representative, and Cr Stockwell as
Proxy to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working
Group;
x. Appoint Cr Lorentson & Cr Wegener on the Noosa World Surfing
Reserve Committee;
y. Appoint Cr Wilson to the Local Govt Domestic & Family Violence
Prevention Champions Network;
z. Appoint Cr Phillips to the Sunshine Coast Precinct Transport Security
Group.
C. That the Tourism Noosa observer role be reviewed at the time of the
establishment of the Destination Stewardship Council.
D. Request the CEO to begin a review of the status of the existing working groups
and the potential need for the establishment of any new groups.
11.4.2. PEREGIAN BEACH ACTIVE STREET - STAGE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE AND
NEXT STEPS
That now before the meeting Item 8.1. - PEREGIAN BEACH ACTIVE STREET -
STAGE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS be deferred to the Ordinary
Meeting at 10.00am dated 19 March 2026.
11.4.3. REVIEW OF NOOSA COUNCIL MEETING STRUCTURE
Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 16
March 2026 regarding the review of the Noosa Council Meeting Structure;
B. Adopt Option 2, as detailed in the Report, as the Council Meeting Structure,
with implementation to commence from 1 May 2026;
C. Appoint all Councillors as Committee Members and appoint the Deputy Mayor
as the Chair of the General Committee from 1 May 2026;
D. Approve the Council Meeting Schedule for May July 2026 - December 2026
as provided in Attachment 1 to the Report (noting this supersedes the
previously approved meeting schedule for 2026) after amending to include
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May and June 2026 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 19 March 2026 –
Updated Meeting Schedule May 2026 - December 2026.
E. Review the new meeting structure in 12 months to ensure that it is delivering
its intended benefits.
Amendment No.1
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Item C be amended to read:
C. Appoint all Councillors as Committee Members and appoint Councillors on a
4-monthly rotating schedule on agreement, with Councillor Stockwell retaining the
chair for the first period on the schedule commencing from 1 May 2026.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Against: Cr Nicola Wilson
Amendment No.2
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
Amend Item C to read:
C. Appoint all Councillors as Committee Members and appoint Councillors on a 4-
monthly rotating schedule an agreed rotating schedule, with Councillor Stockwell
retaining the chair for the first period on the schedule commencing from 1 May
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
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 16
March 2026 regarding the review of the Noosa Council Meeting Structure;
B. Adopt Option 2, as detailed in the Report, as the Council Meeting Structure,
with implementation to commence from 1 May 2026;
C. Appoint all Councillors as Committee Members and appoint Councillors on an
agreed rotating schedule, with Councillor Stockwell retaining the chair for the
first period on the schedule commencing from 1 May 2026.
D. Approve the Council Meeting Schedule for May 2026 - December 2026 as
provided in Attachment 1 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 19 March
2026 – Updated Meeting Schedule May 2026 - December 2026.
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E. Review the new meeting structure in 12 months to ensure that it is delivering
its intended benefits.
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
11.4.4. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FEBRUARY 2026
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Revenue Services Manager and Financial Services
Manager (Acting) to the General Committee dated 16 March 2026
regarding Council's financial performance to 28 February 2026; and
B. Adopt the revised 2025-26 Debt Policy (Attachment 6) which incorporates
the revised borrowings adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 19
February 2026.
11.4.5. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 16 March
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 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
12.1 NOOSA HEADS LIONS PARK PROPOSED EASTER 2026 USAGE FOR TEMPORARY
CARPARK
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated
19 March 2026 regarding the operation of temporary paid parking at Noosa Heads
Lions Park.
B. Endorse the temporary operation of Lions Park as an overflow parking facility during
the Easter holiday period from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026.
C. Endorse the implementation of a monitored operational trial during the Easter period
to assess traffic impacts, transport network performance, visitor behaviour, and
community sentiment associated with the use of the site.
D. Note that the outcomes of the Easter monitoring and trials will be reported to Council
as part of the Go Noosa End-of-Year Report (May 2026) to inform Council’s future
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consideration of the role of Lions Park in managing visitor parking and transport
demand in the Noosa Heads precinct.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia
Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell
12.2. PEREGIAN BEACH ACTIVE STREET - STAGE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE AND
NEXT STEPS (DEFERRED FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
DATED 16 MARCH 2026)
Cr Frank Wilkie
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 - I, Cr Frank
Wilkie, declare a prescribed conflict of interest for Item 8.1 PEREGIAN BEACH
ACTIVE STREET - STAGE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS, being
that my mother who lives on a street adjoining the project donated an amount
above the prescribed threshold amount of $2000 to my 2024 election campaign.
For the record, I also declare that I live near the project site and works are now
recommended to also occur in my street.
As a result of this Prescribed Conflict of Interest, I will now leave the meeting room
while the matter is considered and voted on.".
Cr Frank Wilkie left the meeting at 11.12am
Cr Brian Stockwell assumed the Chair.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the matter be deferred in accordance with Section 31.3 of the Standing
Orders until the General Committee Meeting on June 9, 2026 to allow for further
consideration of relevant matters.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Wilkie, having declared a conflict of interest did not vote in the above motion.
Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting and resumed Chair at 11.14am.
13 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
14 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin
on 16 April 2026 at 10.00am.
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15 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 11.15am
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 MARCH 2026 15 MEETING CLOSURE The meeting closed at 11.15am