GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025 · Attachment 1 - 2025-11-17 General Committee Meeting Minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                          17 NOVEMBER 2025


                facilities such as a shower and secure locker may improve staff ability to utilise
                alternative transport.
     F. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.


     Amendment No. 1
     Moved:            Cr Brian Stockwell
     Seconded:         Cr Amelia Lorentson
     That Item C be amended read:
     C. That Condition 52 be amended to read:
     52. The gaming area be limited to 260m2 in accordance with the approved plans and include
     an Advisory Note which states: "Noosa Council is committed to minimising the social impacts
     of gaming within the community and therefore does not support any increase in the number
     of gaming machines in the Noosa Shire.";
     Carried.
     For:              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
                       Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
     Against:          None

     Amendment No. 2
     Moved:            Cr Amelia Lorentson
     Seconded:         Cr Karen Finzel
     That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly):
     That Condition 4 (a) be added to read:
     (a) The playground located within the northern beer garden must only be available for use
     between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm, seven days a week. Outside these hours, the
     playground area must be closed and access restricted to prevent use.
     Lost.
     For:              Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
     Against:          Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
    Lost on the casting vote on of the Chair.


     Amendment No. 3
     Moved:              Cr Amelia Lorentson
     Seconded:           Cr Karen Finzel
     That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly):
     That Condition 4 (a) be added to read:
     (a) The playground must display clear, durable, and weather-resistant signage at all entry
     points and within the play area that includes:
         1. Age-appropriate usage guidelines (e.g., “For children aged 2–12 years”).
         2. Supervision requirements (e.g., “Children must be supervised by a responsible adult
             at all times”).
         3. Emergency contact information and location of first aid facilities.
         4. Noise awareness, (e.g., “Please be mindful of nearby residents”).

     Carried.
     For:              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
                       Phillips, Cr Frank Wilkie
     Against:          Cr Tom Wegener