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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 17 November 2025
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
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
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 Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 13 October 2025 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.
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6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
7.1 MCU23/0090.02 - APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - HOTEL (EXTENSION TO EXISTING
HOTEL) AND DBW23/0073.02 BUILDING WORK (DEMOLITION) AT 118 POINCIANA
AVENUE AND 26 DIYAN STREET, TEWANTIN (Item 7.1 Referred from Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025)
Cr Nicola Wilson
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I, Cr Nicola Wilson, inform
the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest for Item 7.1 - MCU23/0090.02 -
APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - HOTEL (EXTENSION TO EXISTING HOTEL) AND
DBW23/0073.02 BUILDING WORK (DEMOLITION) AT 118 POINCIANA AVENUE AND 26
DIYAN STREET, TEWANTIN on this agenda because as I have a financial interest in a
neighbouring property that may be affected by the outcome of this application. 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.
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding MCU23/0090.02 and DBW23/0073.02, to
make a minor change to an existing approval for a Material Change of Use (extension to
existing hotel) and Development Permit for Building Work (Demolition) situated at 118
Poinciana Ave Tewantin Qld.
B. Approve the application in accordance with amendments to conditions 3, 22, 23, 26 and
27 and outlined in Attachment 1 to the Report.Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General
Committee Meeting dated 17/11/2025 - MCU23/0090.02 & DBW23/0073.02 Amended
Conditions - as provided by the Development Assessment Manager
C. Agree to delete condition 52 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.";
D. Update the Reference documents to include the Royal Mail Hotel Tewantin: Noise Impact
Assessment report prepared by Assured Environmental and dated 23.09.2025 Release
R, Ver R2.
E. Refuse to delete conditions 28 and 42(f) for the following reasons:
a. Condition 28 is required to provide a quantifiable noise level of non-amplified
entertainment in the northern beer garden.
b. Condition 42(f). The proposed End of Trip Facilities are required to encourage
users of the site including employees to access the site by alternative transport
modes. The absence of EOT facilities in the existing hotel does not justify non-
compliance in the proposed expansion. Staff may work across varied shifts, and
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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
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Amendment No. 4
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Item G be added to read (and the current Item G be renumbered accordingly):
That the CEO be requested to advise the applicant that:
1. The restriction of 6 carparking bays for the use of VIP customers of the gaming room was
not included in the proposal plans;
2. The restriction of 6 carparks to a very limited number of clients is considered to result in
inadequate parking provision for the overall development; and
3. The removal of the exclusive use restrictions on these six bays is required to meet the
conditions of the substantive development approval.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
Against: None
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding MCU23/0090.02 and DBW23/0073.02, to
make a minor change to an existing approval for a Material Change of Use (extension to
existing hotel) and Development Permit for Building Work (Demolition) situated at 118
Poinciana Ave Tewantin Qld.
B. Approve the application in accordance with amendments to conditions 3, 22, 23, 26 and
27 and outlined in Attachment 1 to the Report. Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General
Committee Meeting dated 17/11/2025 - MCU23/0090.02 & DBW23/0073.02 Amended
Conditions - as provided by the Development Assessment Manager.
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.";
D. Update the Reference documents to include the Royal Mail Hotel Tewantin: Noise Impact
Assessment report prepared by Assured Environmental and dated 23.09.2025 Release
R, Ver R2.
E. Refuse to delete conditions 28 and 42(f) for the following reasons:
a. Condition 28 is required to provide a quantifiable noise level of non-amplified
entertainment in the northern beer garden.
b. Condition 42(f). The proposed End of Trip Facilities are required to encourage
users of the site including employees to access the site by alternative transport
modes. The absence of EOT facilities in the existing hotel does not justify non-
compliance in the proposed expansion. Staff may work across varied shifts, and
facilities such as a shower and secure locker may improve staff ability to utilise
alternative transport.
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F. That Condition 4 (b) be added to read:
(b) 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”).
G. That the CEO be requested to advise the applicant that:
1. The restriction of 6 carparking bays for the use of VIP customers of the gaming room
was not included in the proposal plans;
2. The Restriction of 6 carparks to a very limited number of clients is considered to result
in inadequate parking provision for the overall development; and
3. The removal of the exclusive use restrictions on these six bays is required to meet the
conditions of the substantive development approval.
H. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica
Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
Against: None
Cr Nicola Wilson returned to the meeting.
8 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by Revenue Services Manager and Financial Services Manager
(Acting) to the General Committee dated 17 November 2025 regarding Council's financial
performance to 31 October 2025.
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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8.2 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-26 Q1 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 17 November
2025 regarding the Operational Plan 2025-26;
B. Note the progress report for Quarter 1 of the Operational Plan 2025-26 provided as
Attachment 1; and
C. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Measures for Quarter 1
FY25/26 provided as Attachment 2.
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 CLOSED SESSION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be closed to the public for the purpose of discussing:
pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 - a contract
proposed to be made by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations
in relation to that contract for Item 9.1 CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO.
CN25113 – WESTERN BATTER MISSING LINK CAPPING CONSTRUCTION;
pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 - legal advice
relating to an appeal in the Planning & Environment Court in relation to Item
9.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 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; and
pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 - legal advice
relating to an appeal in the Planning & Environment Court so that Council’s in relation to
Item 7.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. D92 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 58
SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH (Item 7.4 Referred from Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025).
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 Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
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
9.1 CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN25113 –
WESTERN BATTER MISSING LINK CAPPING CONSTRUCTION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council
A. Note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 17
November 2025;
B. Award Contract No. CN25113 for Western Batter Missing Link Capping Construction to
Offaly Civil Pty Ltd under a lump sum contract for an estimated total contract value of
$1,302,337.75 (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 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
COURT APPEAL 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
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 17 November 2025 regarding Planning & Environment Court
Appeal D44 of 2025 and:
A. Agree to settle part of the appeal generally in accordance with the proposed conditions
outlined in Attachment 1.
B. Continue to defend all other aspects of the appeal.
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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7.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. D92 OF 2025 – APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 58 SEAVIEW TERRACE,
SUNSHINE BEACH (Item 7.4 Referred from Planning & Environment Committee Meeting
dated 11 November 2025)
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal D92 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.
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
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 03:24 PM.