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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 13 April 2026
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips,
Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 APRIL 2026
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 12.30pm.
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 Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Acting Director Development & Regulation Patrick Murphy
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 16 MARCH 2026
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 16 March 2026 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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7 ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
Nil.
8 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING - SCHEDULE OF CHAIRPERSON
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 13 April 2026
regarding the General Committee Meeting - Schedule of Chairperson; and
B. Adopt the Schedule of Chairperson for the General Committee Meeting as provided in
the Report, for the period of 1 May 2026 to 28 February 2028.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
8.2 TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AND PERFORMANCE DEED 2026–2029
Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council:
A. Approve the Tourism Noosa Funding and Performance Deed 2026–2029 with Tourism
Noosa Ltd for a term of three (3) years, commencing 1 July 2026 and ending 30 June
2029, for funding of $2,000,000 per annum (ex GST), with CPI indexation applied from
the second year of the Term, capped at a maximum of 3.5% per annum, subject to the
terms and conditions of the Funding Deed as per Attachment 1.
B. Note that the funding will be paid in three instalments, with the second instalment subject
to a performance-based adjustment of up to $350,000, based on Council’s assessment
of KPIs and Target Metrics achievement under the Annual Outcome Report and having
regard to the KPI priority rankings and points-based calculation methodology set out in
Schedule 2 to the Deed.
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to:
1. Finalise and execute the Tourism Noosa Funding and Performance Deed
2026–2029, including any minor or administrative amendments if required following
Council decision; and
2. Administer the Funding Deed in accordance with its terms.
Amendment No.1
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item A. 1. be added to read:
1. Clause 4.3 be amended as follows:
4.3 The Parties may review and adjust the Funding (whether an increase or decrease) if an
external event occurs that results in TN receiving a substantial sustainable alternative source
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of funding., regardless of whether such event was anticipated at the commencement of the
Term. An example of such an external event includes, without limitation:
(a) A User Pays Visitor Tax or equivalent (i.e. a bed tax) is implemented.
Any adjustment to the Funding under this clause must be reasonably proportionate to the
financial impact of the alternative funding source and must be agreed in writing by the Parties.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded Cr Nicola Wilson
That Item A. 2. be added to read:
2. That Clause 4 be amended to include a new provision requiring that the Funding Deed and
associated deliverables may be reviewed and adjusted where a material external shock
occurs that significantly impacts the visitor economy, including but not limited to sustained
increases in fuel costs, significant changes to aviation capacity or routes, natural disasters,
or a sustained downturn in tourism demand. Any such review must allow Council and the
parties to jointly consider whether funding levels, priorities, KPIs, or delivery expectations
require adjustment to ensure the agreement remains realistic, fair, and aligned with prevailing
economic, aviation, and market conditions, and continues to deliver value for money and
effective outcomes under changed circumstances.
Amendment No. 2 was withdrawn by Cr Lorentson with agreeance of the Seconder and
full Council.
Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council:
A. Approve the Tourism Noosa Funding and Performance Deed 2026–2029 with Tourism
Noosa Ltd for a term of three (3) years, commencing 1 July 2026 and ending 30 June
2029, for funding of $2,000,000 per annum (ex GST), with CPI indexation applied from
the second year of the Term, capped at a maximum of 3.5% per annum, subject to the
terms and conditions of the Funding Deed as per Attachment 1 with the following
amendment:
1. Clause 4.3 be amended as follows:
4.3 The Parties may review and adjust the Funding (whether an increase or
decrease) if an external event occurs that results in TN receiving a substantial
sustainable alternative source of funding., regardless of whether such event was
anticipated at the commencement of the Term. An example of such an external
event includes, without limitation:
(a) A User Pays Visitor Tax or equivalent (i.e. a bed tax) is implemented.
Any adjustment to the Funding under this clause must be reasonably
proportionate to the financial impact of the alternative funding source and must
be agreed in writing by the Parties.
B. Note that the funding will be paid in three instalments, with the second instalment subject
to a performance-based adjustment of up to $350,000, based on Council’s assessment
of KPIs and Target Metrics achievement under the Annual Outcome Report and having
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regard to the KPI priority rankings and points-based calculation methodology set out in
Schedule 2 to the Deed.
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to:
1. Finalise and execute the Tourism Noosa Funding and Performance Deed 2026–
2029, including any minor or administrative amendments if required following Council
decision; and
2. Administer the Funding Deed in accordance with its terms.
Lost.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola
Wilson
The meeting adjourned at 1.32pm
The meeting resumed at 1.47pm
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That General Committee Agenda Item 8.2 be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 April
2026 for further consideration.
Lost.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola
Against: Wilson
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report regarding the proposed funding arrangement with Tourism Noosa;
B. Does not adopt the proposed Deed in its current form;
C. Request that the Chief Executive Officer prepare an interim funding arrangement for
Tourism Noosa to ensure continuity of core destination marketing services; and
D. Note that the intent of this Resolution is to ensure continuity of tourism promotion
services while Council undertakes a full review of governance, funding arrangements
and community consultation.
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council:
A. Note the report regarding the proposed funding arrangement with Tourism Noosa;
B. Does not adopt the proposed Deed in its current form.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell
9 CLOSED SESSION
9.1 CONTRACT AWARD - CONTRACT NO. CN26032 - NOOSA AQUATIC
CENTRE 50M POOL WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTRATION UPGRADE WORKS
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing a contract proposed to be made
by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations in relation to the contracts
for Item 9.1. CONTRACT AWARD - CONTRACT NO. CN26032 - NOOSA
AQUATIC CENTRE 50M POOL WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTRATION UPGRADE
WORKS.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
REOPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
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 Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sport and Active Lifestyles Manager to the General Committee
dated 13 April 2026 regarding the outcome of the tender process for Noosa Aquatic
Centre 50M Pool Water Treatment Plant Filtration Upgrade Works;
B. Award Contract No. CN26032 for Noosa Aquatic Centre 50M Pool Water Treatment
Plant Filtration Upgrade Works to CMP Corp Pty Ltd under a lump sum contract for a
total contract value of $1,210,780.40 (GST Excl); and
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all things
necessary to administer and vary the contract on behalf of Council.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
9.2 CONTRACT AWARD REPORT – CONTRACT NO. CN25048 –
COOROY GYMNASIUM UPGRADE AND EXTENSION
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 9.2 - CONTRACT
AWARD REPORT – CONTRACT NO. CN25048 – COOROY GYMNASIUM UPGRADE AND
EXTENSION on this agenda because I am working 10 hours per week as the General
Manager and Coach of the Cooroy Gymnastics Club. 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.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing a contract proposed to be made
by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations in relation to that contract
for Item 9.2. CONTRACT AWARD REPORT – CONTRACT NO. CN25048
– COOROY GYMNASIUM UPGRADE AND EXTENSION.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Phillips was not present for the vote due to her conflict of interest declaration.
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REOPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Phillips was not present for the vote due to her conflict of interest declaration.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Project Manager and Graduate Engineer to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 April 2026;
B. Award Contract No. CN25048 for Cooroy Gymnasium Upgrade and Extension to Murphy
Builders QLD Pty Ltd under a lump sum Design & Construct contract for an estimated
total contract value of $3,692,575.40 (GST Excl) as follows:
1. The Lump Sum amount of $3,218,467.73
2. The Provision of additional scope for the removal of Value Management
options for an amount of $251,607.67;
3. A Provisional Item sum amount of $222,500.00; and
C. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise, execute and do
all the things necessary to administer and vary the contract on behalf of Council.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Phillips was not present for the vote due to her conflict of interest declaration.
Cr Phillips returned to the meeting.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 2.50pm.