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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 19 June 2025
10:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian
Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 JUNE 2025
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
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES DATED 15 MAY 2025
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15 May 2025 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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4.2. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED 21 MAY 2025
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on dated 21 May 2025 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
5. PETITIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
7.1 Topic: Charles Bennett Park
Applicant: Katrina Bodycote
Speakers: Katrina Bodycote & Steven Bodycote
7.2 Topic: Tenure Issue - Men's Shed Pomona
Applicant: Rod Mulder on behalf of Men's Shed Pomona Inc.
Speakers: Rod Mulder, Ross Muller & Neil Bale
7.3 Topic: Noosa Glades - Drainage Concerns
Applicant: Anne Budd, Ross Ward, Jennifer Finlay on behalf of the Residents of
Noosa Glades
Speakers: Anne Budd, Ross Ward, Jennifer Finlay
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8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
8.1 Brian O'Connor
QUESTION 1
Has Noosa Council developed a Hinterland Heritage Brand, as was a heritage action
aspiration contained in the Noosa Council Cultural Strategy 2019-23 and, if not, will such an
action be carried forward into the new cultural strategy now under development?
Response provided by Kerri Contini, Director Community Services
Thank-you Mr O‘Connor for your question and your ongoing interest in the Noosa Council
Cultural Strategy 2019-23.
The final report on the Cultural Strategy 2019-2023 was endorsed at the September 2024
Ordinary meeting. This report showed that at the end of 2023, over 92% of Plan actions were
completed or underway. This was a major achievement for Council’s Arts & Culture team, our
valued volunteers and the community groups that partner with Council to provide cultural
experiences. Of the 69 Actions in the Plan, only 3 were not addressed, one of which was
‘Explore the potential of creating a Hinterland Heritage Brand’.
The Cultural Plan was developed and adopted prior to Covid and spanned a period of
significant change and challenge. Prior to Covid the concept of a hinterland heritage brand
was proposed by stakeholders as a way of celebrating our heritage and using it to attract
tourists beyond the coast and into hinterland areas. However, through Covid and beyond,
hinterland tourism grew considerably on its own and the priority for hinterland communities is
maintaining village character and lifestyle. Because of these changes a hinterland heritage
brand has not been included in the draft Cultural Plan 2025-30. We are planning to develop
a Noosa Heritage Plan over the next five years and if stakeholders are interested in a
hinterland heritage brand then they could raise it as part of this project.
QUESTION 2
Noosa Council papers indicate that an undisclosed 2032 Olympics Plan has been developed,
with the intention of creating ‘legacy projects’ for the shire beyond the Games proper, so can
the council indicate when it will be released and will ratepayers have an opportunity to provide
input before it is adopted formally?
Response provided by Kerri Contini, Director Community Services
Thank-you Mr O’Connor for your question in relation to Noosa Council’s plans for the 2032
Olympics.
Noosa Council has been actively preparing for the Brisbane 2032 Games over the past year,
noting that we are not a host Local Government. Our focus as a starting point has included
aligning where relevant with the Brisbane Elevate 2042 Legacy Plan, collaborating with SEQ
Councils through the SEQIN2032 Working Group, and establishing connections with
organising bodies. To be clear, a 2032 Olympics Plan has not been developed. A situational
analysis has begun, focusing on facilities, demographics, tourism, transport, and waste
infrastructure, while identifying potential legacy opportunities such as infrastructure
improvements, strategic partnerships, sports development, and volunteering. Mayor Wilkie
has also been involved in engaging with SEQ mayors regarding regional planning as well as
learning from international Olympics experiences. Over the coming year Council will continue
to work with key stakeholders in early planning to maximise community and regional benefits.
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8.2 Debra Walz
QUESTION 1
Although the proposed Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan articulates a large-
scale complex amenities facility near the Big Pelican, can these amenities be downsized
and scaled back in complexity to include a more simple version of a toilet block to allow for
maximum use of green space?
Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services
Thankyou for your question and appreciate your support for an additional amenities block
on the Noosaville Foreshore. A key component of the new amenities block is a changing
places facility, which are specialised accessible toilets designed to meet the needs of
individuals who cannot use standard accessible toilets independently. They provide
sufficient space and equipment, such as hoists and changing benches to assist those with
severe disabilities which requires more space than a standard amenities block. A facility of
this calibre is very welcome by stakeholders using the Noosaville foreshore. Council has
fortunately received grant funding to design and build the facility and has appointed a local
architect to design a building of a high quality that befits the Noosaville Foreshore and the
Noosa Design Principles.
QUESTION 2
In relation to the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, what is the justification
and evidence used by consultants to remove parking spaces and broaden the walking
pathway near the boat ramp in Gympie Terrace?
Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services
Thankyou for your question. Key feedback that has been received about the
Noosaville Foreshore concerning both the need for retention of carparking spaces
as well as the need for improved pathways to accommodate recreational use. To
provide perspective there are currently 404 carparking spaces along the Noosaville
Foreshore and 10 carparking spaces are proposed to be repurposed to a wider
pathway around the boat ramp. The wider pathway is recommended to provide a
safer width to better accommodate all recreational users, along with shade tree
planting to provide a more attractive and comfortable route around the boat ramp,
avoiding traffic and pedestrian conflicts in the carpark. Also as outlined in the
document, it is a 20 year Master Plan, and any changes in this location are
dependent on future funding, ongoing design refinement and community
engagement.
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8.3 Pat Spicer
QUESTION 1
Were the tender prices for the remediation work at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy
matching the estimates?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment
We are unable to comment on estimates at this time as Remediation and Subdivision Works
are currently in a public tender process.
QUESTION 2
Is the funding for the remediation of 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy coming from a grant,
a loan or council reserves?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment
As part of the Council resolution on 20 January 2025, council decided to “Support advancing
the subdivision and remediation works subject to securing a loan facility, whilst continuing to
actively pursue grant funding opportunities". Both avenues are still being pursued, Council
has commenced with Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) regarding preparation for
establishing a loan for this purpose. Grant applications and Expressions of Interest have
been submitted to relevant State and Federal bodies and continue to be advanced as
appropriate. We expect to hear a response regarding these applications for grant funding in
the next month.
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8.4 Paul Noonan
QUESTION 1
If Council can please detail what is proposed for the Charles Bennett Park upgrade in Cooroy?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment
Council is currently reviewing the classification all of its parks in the Shire as part of the Local
Government Infrastructure Plan review and Charles Bennett Park is likely to be categorised
as a district level park as a result of the review. The existing embellishments are of a
reasonably high standard, and it is not currently planned to upgrade the facilities or add to
them. New development at Lot 1, 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy for housing may increase
the use of the park, however, to help people cross Lake Macdonald Drive, a new pedestrian
refuge is proposed as part of the proposed upgrade to the Dianella Court intersection.
QUESTION 2
Can Council assure the Steering Committee that Council's park upgrades do not exempt
Coast2Bay from providing good recreational facilities on-site on Lot 1.
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment
Any development on Lot 1, 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy or any development to
be determined on Lot's 2 and 3, is required to meet landscaping open space and
private open space requirements set out in the Planning Scheme, even though it's in
close proximity to Charles Bennett Park these requirements must still be met. The
provision of recreation facilities eg park equipment, swings etc is not required to be
provided by Coast 2 Bay on Lot 1. There are however a number of public open
space areas identified on the site as outlined in the subdivision plan. How these
open space areas are used going forward is still to be determined.
9. MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
10. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
10.1. AUDIT OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING PROVISION IN NOOSA SHIRE
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
AUDIT OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING PROVISION IN NOOSA SHIRE
That Council request the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a report outlining the
scope and cost of investigating an audit of all Council-owned (accessible)
parking spaces for people with a disability within the Noosa Shire local
government area, to be considered by Councillors as part of future budget
deliberations.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
For:
Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Karen Finzel
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10.2. ENCOURAGING AN INDUSTRY-LED TRANSITION FROM SINGLE-USE
COFFEE CUPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLASTIC FREE NOOSA
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
ENCOURAGING AN INDUSTRY-LED TRANSITION FROM SINGLE-USE
COFFEE CUPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLASTIC FREE NOOSA
That Council:
A. Support Tourism Noosa's Plastic Free Noosa Program and work in close
partnership with Plastic Free Noosa to deliver a voluntary, industry-led shift
away from single-use coffee cups across the shire;
B. Collaboratively develop with Plastic Free Noosa a simple, scalable plan and
program, focusing on education, business support, and behaviour change
initiatives;
C. Demonstrate leadership for this shift away from single-use coffee cups within
its own operations; and
D. Request a report to Council detailing any costs associated with the
implementation of this initiative for Council consideration and endorsement.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Amelia Lorentson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
10.3. PROPOSAL TO WAIVE DOG REGISTRATION FEES FOR APPROVED
FOSTER CARERS
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
PROPOSAL TO WAIVE DOG REGISTRATION FEES FOR APPROVED
FOSTER CARERS
That Council:
A. Develop and implement a process to waive dog registration fees for approved
foster carers who are affiliated with recognised animal welfare organisations;
and
B. Prepare a detailed implementation plan for:
1. The establishment of an application and approval process for foster carers;
2. Criteria to ensure carers are affiliated with a recognised animal welfare
group;
3. Administrative systems to track and manage waived registrations; and
4. Investigate options to introduce a time-limited exemption (e.g. up to two
years per animal) to ensure compliance and regular updates.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS - 10 JUNE
2025
11.1.1. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. D44 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR FOOD AND DRINK
OUTLET AND SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 203 - 207 GYMPIE
TERRACE, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 June 2025 regarding
Planning & Environment Court Appeal D44 of 2025 and agree to defend the
appeal.
11.1.2. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
APRIL 2025
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 June 2025 regarding
applications that have been decided by delegated authority for April 2025 as per
Attachment 1 to the Report.
11.1.3. ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA INC. (ZEN INC.) ANNUAL REPORT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to the
Planning & Environment Committee dated 10 June 2025 and note Zero
Emissions Noosa Inc. Annual Report as provided in Attachment 1;
B. Note that Zen Inc has fulfilled its requirements under the Funding
Agreement, by providing a strategic plan and annual report including
financial reporting and program updates.
11.1.4. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Recommendations of the Planning and Environment Committee
meeting dated 10 June 2025 be received and adopted except where dealt with
by separate resolution.
Carried Unanimously EN BLOC.
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11.2. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -10 JUNE
2025
11.2.1. SUNRISE SHOPS - SHOP 4 REVISED LEASE RENEWAL
That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services
& Organisation Committee dated 10 June 2025; and
A. Note that this resolution supersedes the Council resolution at the Ordinary
Meeting dated 17 April 2025 regarding the lease renewal term for Shop 4,
Sunrise Shops;
B. Approve the lease renewal to Sunrise Dental Care Pty Ltd for Shop 4, Sunrise
Shops for five (5) years commencing 1 July 2025;
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to award a subsequent one (1) by five
(5) year extension of the lease subject to the lessee complying with the terms
of the lease; and
D. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of the lease under Section
236 (1) (c) (iii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the renewal is to
the existing tenant.
11.2.2. NOOSAVILLE FORESHORE INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERPLAN
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 7.2 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
11.2.3. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q3 QUARTERLY REPORTING
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 8.1 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
11.2.4. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Recommendations of the Services and Organisation Committee
meeting dated 10 June 2025 be received and adopted except where dealt with
by separate resolution.
Carried Unanimously EN BLOC.
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11.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS - 16 JUNE 2025
11.3.1. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM SUMMARY - COMMUNITY
PROJECT GRANTS, THREE-YEAR COMMUNITY ALLIANCE AGREEMENTS
AND THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENTS
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025 outlining the summary of the 2025-26
Community Project Grants, Three-Year Community Alliance Agreements and
Three-Year Signature Community Event Grants; and
B. Fund the Quick Response Grants and Individual Sports Development Grants
categories from the remaining 2025/26 Community Project Grants budget
subject to sufficient funds being allocated in Council’s adopted 2025/26
Community Grants Program budget.
11.3.2. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (EVENTS)
Cr Jessica Phillips
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 - I inform the
meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation to Item 8.2 - 2025-
2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
(EVENTS) on this agenda because in relation to the funding recommendation to
the Hastings St Association as my sister-in-law Joanne Phillips
is on the committee of the Hastings St Association. As a result of my conflict
of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and
voted on."
Cr Phillips left the meeting room
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025; and
B. Approve the 2025-26 Community Project Grants (Events) as outlined in
Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $38,168.05 being allocated
in Council's adopted 2025-26 Community Grants Program budget.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For:
Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Phillips having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Cr Phillips returned to the meeting room
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11.3.3. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM – COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (PROGRAM/PROJECTS)
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025; and
B. Approve the 2025-26 Community Project Grants - Programs/Projects as
outlined in Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $20,404 being
allocated in Council's adopted 2025-26 Community Grants Program budget.
11.3.4. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (INFRASTRUCTURE)
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025; and
B. Approve the 2025-26 Community Project Grants (Infrastructure) as outlined in
Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $149,926.54 being allocated in
Council's adopted 2025-26 Community Grants Program budget.
11.3.5. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (EQUIPMENT)
Cr Tom Wegener
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 - I inform the
meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation to Item 8.5 - 2025-
2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
(EQUIPMENT) in relation to the funding application to Pomona Arts Inc.
(Majestic Theatre) on this agenda as I am a committee member of Pomona Arts
Inc. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while
the matter is considered and voted on."
Cr Tom Wegener left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025; and
B. Approve the 2025-2026 Community Project Grants (Equipment) as outlined in
Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $43,034.94 being allocated
in Council’s adopted 2025/26 Community Grants Program budget.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Wegener having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Cr Wegener returned to the meeting room.
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11.3.6. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR COMMUNITY
ALLIANCE AGREEMENTS
Cr Nicola Wilson
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 - I inform the
meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation to Item 8.6 - 2025-
2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR COMMUNITY
ALLIANCE AGREEMENTS on this agenda in relation to the funding
recommendation to Noosa Arts Theatre as I am the Senior Vice President. As a
result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter
is considered and voted on."
Cr Nicola Wilson left the meeting.
Cr Tom Wegener
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 - I inform the
meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in relation to Item 8.6 - 2025-
2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - Three-Year Community Alliance
Agreements
in relation to the funding application to Pomona Arts Inc. (Majestic
Theatre) on this agenda as I am a committee member of Pomona Arts Inc. As a
result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter
is considered and voted on."
Cr Tom Wegener left the meeting.
Cr Frank Wilkie
I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I no longer have a prescribed conflict of interest
in this matter as I have resigned from my position as committee member of the
Noosa Arts Theatre, one of the recommended recipients of an Alliance Grant. I am
now a general member (life member) and volunteer of the theatre.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025; and
B. Approve the 2025-26 Community Grants for Three-Year Community Alliance
Agreements as outlined in Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling
$135,370.11 being allocated in Council’s adopted 2025-26 Community Grants
Program budget.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell
Against: None
Crs Wegener & Wilson having declared a conflict of interest were not eligible to
vote.
Cr Tom Wegener returned to the meeting.
Cr Nicola Wilson returned to the meeting.
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11.3.7. 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE
COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS
Cr Nicola Wilson
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the
meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest for Item 8.7 - 2025-2026
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY
EVENT GRANTS on this matter in relation to the funding recommendation to the
Cooroy Chamber of Commerce as my partner (Roy Vanderberg) is on the
executive committee. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the
meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on."
Cr Wilson left the meeting.
Cr Frank Wilkie
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the
meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest for Item 8.7 - 2025-2026
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY
EVENT GRANTS in relation to the funding recommendation to Noosa
Alive!. According to the Queensland Government’s Guide to Conflicts of Interests
dated April 2025, being solely a Patron of an organisation does not in itself
constitute a declarable conflict of interest. However, I would like to declare as a
precautionary measure that I have a link to one of Noosa Alive’s patrons David
Williamson in that Mr Williamson has contributed to my previous and current
election campaigns to a value of more than $2000 which is considered a
prescribed conflict if Mr Williamson or a group he was an executive committee
member of were to be the recipient of council funding. As a result of this electoral
donation link and potential conflict of interest, for full disclosure and to avoid any
perceptions of bias regarding my consideration of Noosa Alive’s grant submission, I
choose to leave the meeting room in accordance with my legislative obligations."
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.
Cr Stockwell assumed the Chair.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 16 June 2025; and
B. Approve the 2025-26 Three-Year Signature Community Event Grants as outlined in
Attachment 1, subject to sufficient funds totalling $55,500 being allocated in the
adopted 2025-26 Council budget.
Carried.
Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For:
Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Against: None
Crs Wilkie & Wilson having declared a conflict of interest were not eligible to vote.
Cr Frank Wilkie returned to the meeting.
Cr Nicola Wilson returned to the meeting.
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Cr Frank Wilkie resumed the Chair.
11.3.8. ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE GRANTS -
ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 20), CLIMATE CHANGE
RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 5)
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025 regarding applications for the
Environment Project Grants (Round 20) and Climate Change Resilience Grants
(Round 5), and approve the recommendations to fund projects totalling the
amounts below:
A. Environment Project Grants (Attachment 1) - $23,832
B. Climate Change Response Grants (Attachment 2) - $50,000
11.3.9. NOOSAVILLE FORESHORE INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERPLAN
(REFERRED FROM SERVICES AND ORGANISATION COMMITTEE
MEETING DATED 10 JUNE 2025 - ITEM 7.2)
Meeting adjourned at 11.50am
Meeting resumed at 12.03pm
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services
& Organisation Committee dated 10 June 2025 and
A. Approve the final Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, provided at
Attachment 1; subject to
1. Reverting the design approach for the Massouds Slipway and Jetty in Ely Park
to that as shown on the consultation version endorsed by Council at its meeting
of the 6 November 2024.
B. Authorise the CEO to implement the final Master Plan in order to enhance and
protect Noosaville foreshore for both current and future generations including
using the document as a key support document to attract grant funding for
infrastructure renewal
C. Note that each stage of subsequent delivery of the master plan will be subject
to detailed design refinement, taking guidance from the endorsed master plan,
and will be subject to ongoing community consultation including key stakeholders
to ensure the most appropriate detailed design response as the community
evolves over the next 20 years.
D. Continue to provide quarterly progress or status reports as part of the
Operational Plan reporting regime on the implementation of the Noosaville
Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, to ensure transparency and keep the
community informed of key milestones, timelines, and any changes to project
delivery.
E. Amend the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan to include a clear,
publicly accessible statement showing the total number of carparks currently
available and outline the intended approach to designating vehicle parks across
the precinct into the future.
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Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That item F be added to read:
F. That all existing on-street carparking spaces within the Noosaville Boat Ramp
and Ely Park precinct be retained, and that the current pathway width also be
retained.
Lost.
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr
Against:
Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
The meeting adjourned at 12.35pm
The meeting resumed at 12.42pm
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Item F be added to read:
F. The future shared pathway width for each precinct along the foreshore is
established once Council staff have the monitoring data showing the number of
pedestrians and cyclists per hour that are currently using the path. The future
shared pathway width be guided by the appropriate governing authority.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For:
Amelia Lorentson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services
& Organisation Committee dated 10 June 2025 and
A. Approve the final Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, provided at
Attachment 1; subject to
1. Reverting the design approach for the Massouds Slipway and Jetty in Ely Park
to that as shown on the consultation version endorsed by Council at its meeting
of the 6 November 2024.
B. Authorise the CEO to implement the final Master Plan in order to enhance and
protect Noosaville foreshore for both current and future generations including
using the document as a key support document to attract grant funding for
infrastructure renewal
C. Note that each stage of subsequent delivery of the master plan will be subject
to detailed design refinement, taking guidance from the endorsed master plan,
and will be subject to ongoing community consultation including key stakeholders
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to ensure the most appropriate detailed design response as the community
evolves over the next 20 years.
D. Continue to provide quarterly progress or status reports as part of the
Operational Plan reporting regime on the implementation of the Noosaville
Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, to ensure transparency and keep the
community informed of key milestones, timelines, and any changes to project
delivery.
E. Amend the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan to include a clear,
publicly accessible statement showing the total number of carparks currently
available and outline the intended approach to designating vehicle parks across
the precinct into the future.
F. The future shared pathway width for each precinct along the foreshore is
established once Council staff have the monitoring data showing the number of
pedestrians and cyclists per hour that are currently using the path. The future
shared pathway width be guided by the appropriate governing authority.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr
For:
Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson
11.3.10. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q3 QUARTERLY REPORTING
(REFERRED FROM SERVICES AND ORGANISATION COMMITTEE
MEETING DATED 10 JUNE 2025 - ITEM 8.1)
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the Services &
Organisation Committee dated 10 June 2025 regarding the 2024-25 Operational
Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for Q3 2024-25 Operational Plan to 31 March 2025
provided as Attachment 1;
B. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Indicators provided
as Attachment 2.
11.3.11. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 16 June
2025 be received and adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried Unanimously EN BLOC.
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12. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
12.1. CONTRACT NO. RP00440 – REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS
FOR PROVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(DEFERRED FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 JUNE
2025 ITEM 8.9)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025 and
A. Approve the award of Contract No. RP00440 for the Register of Pre-
qualified Suppliers for the Provision of Environmental Services for a period
of two (2) years commencing 1 July 2025 to the following suppliers:
Australian Wetlands Landscapes QLD Pty Ltd
Barung Landcare Association Inc
Biodiverse Environmental ATF Enviro Steward Trust t/as Biodiverse
Bushland Conservation Management Pty Ltd ATF Bushland Conservation
Management Trust
Michelle Newall t/as Bush Renewalls
Dean Roper t/as Complete Weed Management
Ecollaboration Ltd
Ecosure Pty Ltd
Evolve Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd
Future-Plus Environmental Pty Ltd
Simon Frederick McVerry t/as Native Foresters
NGH Pty Ltd
Noosa and District Landcare Group Inc
Plant Management Horticultural Services Pty Ltd t/as Palmwoods
Revegetation
Tim Spring Transport & Enviro Solutions ATF Spring Family Trust
Toolijooa (QLD) Pty Ltd
B. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise,
execute and do all things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf
of Council.
C. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to
approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a
further two (2) terms of up to twenty-four (24) months each ending on 30
June 2031.
D. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract
No. RP00440 – Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for Provision
of Environmental Services as a result of an advertised refresh at the expiry
of the initial term and term extensions.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
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Against: None
12.2. NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION LTD. PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT
(DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 JUNE 2025
ITEM 8.10)
Meeting adjourned 1.20pm
Meeting resumed at 1.30pm
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the
General Committee dated June 16 2025, and:
A. Authorise the CEO to execute the presented Partnership Agreement
between the Noosa Council and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Foundation as the trustee for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust, and
B. Authorise the CEO to make minor changes/amendments/corrections if
required prior to executing the Partnership Agreement, and
C. Request the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Board to consider
amending the Constitution of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
Ltd. to change the role of the Council nominated member to the Board to
either Director or Observer, giving Council the option to decide.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For:
Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips
12.3. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 1391 OF 2025 -
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A FUNCTION
FACILITY AT 658 LOUIS BAZZO DRIVE, RINGTAIL CREEK
(DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 JUNE 2025
ITEM 8.11)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 1391 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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12.4. AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
(DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 JUNE 2025
ITEM 8.12)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee
meeting dated 16 June 2025 and extend the appointment of Mr Ian Rushworth
as independent external member of the Audit and Risk Committee to 26 June
2028.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
12.5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MAY 2025
(DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 JUNE 2025
ITEM 8.13)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 June 2025 outlining the May 2025 year to date
financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
2025-2026 FEES AND CHARGES
12.6. (DEFERRED FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 JUNE 2025
ITEM 8.14)
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Staff presented the following attachment – refer to Attachment 1 to the
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 June 2025 - Revised Fees & Charges 2025-2026
Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
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That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General
Meeting dated 16 June 2025 and pursuant to sections 97, 98 and 262(3)(c) of the
Local Government Act 2009, for the 2025-26 financial year the cost-recovery fees
and commercial charges provided in Attachment 1 to the report Attachment 1 to the
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 June 2025 - Revised Fees & Charges 2025-2026.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Item A be added to read:
A. with a further change to the Fees and Charges attachment 1 under the heading of
Community Leasing (page 8), delete the following:
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
For: Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Item B added to read:
B. with a further change to the Fees and Charges attachment 1 under the heading of
Libraries (page 29), delete the following:
and
Lost.
For: Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom
Against:
Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General
Meeting dated 16 June 2025 and pursuant to sections 97, 98 and 262(3)(c) of the
Local Government Act 2009, for the 2025-26 financial year the cost-recovery fees
and commercial charges provided in Attachment 1 to the report Attachment 1 to
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the Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 June 2025 - Revised Fees & Charges 2025-
2026 with a further change to the Revised Fees & Charges attachment 1 under the
heading of Community Leasing (page 8), delete the following:
Carried.
Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
For:
Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Jessica Phillips
13. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
14. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin
on 17 July 2025 at 10.00am.
15. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 03:01 PM.