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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
General Committee Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
10:00am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Jessica Phillips (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Brian
Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 8 SEPTEMBER 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 Jessica Phillips (Chair)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
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
APOLOGIES
Cr Frank Wilkie
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 11 AUGUST 2026
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 11 August 2026 be
received and confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 REPORTS FOR NOTING
7.1.1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
JULY 2026
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated
8 September 2026 - Cooroy Police Station
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 regarding applications that
have been decided by delegated authority for July 2026 as provided at Attachment 1
to the Report.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2 REPORTS FOR ACTION
7.2.1 PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB - TENANCY AGREEMENT
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 254D(3) of the LG
Regulation 2012 (this is not publicly available as it contains information that is confidential
to the local government) and pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 7.2.1 Peregian Digital Hub -
Tenancy Agreement.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director, Digital Hub & Innovation to the General
Committee dated 8 September 2026 regarding the proposed commercial
lease of Tenancy C at the Peregian Digital Hub; and
B. Agree to enter a commercial lease for Tenancy C at the Peregian Digital Hub,
Peregian Beach, to HubMind Pty Ltd for a three-year term with one three-year
option, as generally outlined in the report.
C. Note the full attachment names as follows:
1. Confidential Attachment 1 – Leasing Overview - IAW Section
254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 - this is not publicly available as it contains
information that is confidential to the Local Government.
2. Confidential Attachment 2 – Lease Proposal - IAW Section
254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 - this is not publicly available as it contains
information that is confidential to the Local Government.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
7.2.2 BIOSECURITY SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM 2027-2031
Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 and approve the following
Biosecurity Surveillance Program for 2027- 2031 for the Noosa Council region
in accordance with section 235 of the Biosecurity Act 2014:
1. Survey Area 1: 1 January to 31st March each year until the end of 2031
for the localities of Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Tinbeerwah, Cooroibah and
that part of Doonan that is within the Noosa Council boundary;
2. Survey Area 2: 1 April to 30 June each year until the end of 2031 for
the localities of Black Mountain, Federal, and those parts of Ridgewood and
Eerwah Vale that are within the Noosa Council boundary;
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3. Survey Area 3: 1 July to 30 September each year until the end of 2031
for the localities of Kin Kin, Pinbarren, Cooran and that part of Como that is
within the Noosa Council boundary; and
4. Survey Area 4: 1 October to 31 December each year until the end 2031
for the localities of Pomona, Lake MacDonald, Ringtail Ck, Cootharaba and
Boreen Point.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That B be added to read:
B. Notes that
1) the Biosecurity Surveillance Program will be conducted in accordance with the entry
and landholder protection provisions of the Biosecurity Act 2014, including notification
and entry procedures under sections 259 and 270, and the right of landholders to seek
an external review through QCAT under section 367; and
2) program outcomes, including inspection activity, education and compliance actions,
will be reported to Council through the Environment Strategy Annual Report, with a
final report provided to Council at the conclusion of the Program in 2031.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 and approve the following
Biosecurity Surveillance Program for 2027- 2031 for the Noosa Council region
in accordance with section 235 of the Biosecurity Act 2014:
1. Survey Area 1: 1 January to 31st March each year until the end of 2031
for the localities of Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Tinbeerwah, Cooroibah and
that part of Doonan that is within the Noosa Council boundary;
2. Survey Area 2: 1 April to 30 June each year until the end of 2031 for
the localities of Black Mountain, Federal, and those parts of Ridgewood
and Eerwah Vale that are within the Noosa Council boundary;
3. Survey Area 3: 1 July to 30 September each year until the end of 2031
for the localities of Kin Kin, Pinbarren, Cooran and that part of Como that
is within the Noosa Council boundary; and
4. Survey Area 4: 1 October to 31 December each year until the end 2031
for the localities of Pomona, Lake MacDonald, Ringtail Ck, Cootharaba and
Boreen Point.
B. Note that
1. The Biosecurity Surveillance Program will be conducted in accordance
with the entry and landholder protection provisions of the Biosecurity Act
2014, including notification and entry procedures under sections 259 and 270,
and the right of landholders to seek an external review through QCAT under
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section 367; and
2. Program outcomes, including inspection activity, education and
compliance actions, will be reported to Council through the Environment
Strategy Annual Report, with a final report provided to Council at the
conclusion of the Program in 2031
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
8 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
9 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 11.16am
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