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ORDINARY MEETING | 21 MAY 2026
Ordinary Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, 21 May 2026
10:00am
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 | 21 MAY 2026
MINUTES ORDER OF BUSINESS
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 Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson (via Microsoft Teams)
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Acting Director Strategy and Environment Anita Lakeland
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Cr Brian Stockwell
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 16 APRIL 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16 April 2026 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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5 PETITIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil.
9 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
11. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
11.1 CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY
That Council
A. Note the report by the Inclusion Coach to the Ordinary Meeting dated 12 May 2026
regarding the Child Safeguarding Policy;
B. Adopt the Child Safeguarding Policy provided at Attachment 1; and
C. Authorise the CEO to take the necessary steps to implement the Policy and
associated framework.
11.2 1 SCHOOL STREET, POMONA - PROPOSED TRANSFER OF TENURE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Community Services to the General Committee
dated 12 May 2026 regarding the proposed transfer of 1 School Street, Pomona
to Noosa Council;
B. Endorse, in principle, Option 2 and agree in principle to the transfer of 1 School
Street, Pomona (Lot 3 on SP325683) from the Queensland Government to Council
under a freehold held-in-trust arrangement at nil or low-cost; and
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate the transfer agreement and
execute such agreement provided any requirements are reasonable.
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11.3 COMMERCIAL HIGH USE PERMITS - TENDER ASSESSMENT (CN25153)
AND CONSEQUENTIAL POLICY AMENDMENT
Cr Amelia Lorentson
"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 7.3 - COMMERCIAL HIGH USE
PERMITS - TENDER ASSESSMENT (N25153) AND CONSEQUENTIAL POLICY
AMENDMENT on this agenda as my children have previously worked (over 12 months
ago) for Dean Brady who is an applicant in the Upcoming Commercial High Use
Tender Process and my children are also members of Noosa Board Riders Assoc/Club
where they are coached by Dean Brady. As a result of my conflict of interest and in
the interest of exercising an abundance of caution, I will now leave the meeting room
while the matter is considered and voted on."
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee dated 12 May
2026 regarding the Commercial High Use Permits tender assessment and
consequential policy amendment;
B. Authorise the CEO to Issue five-year Commercial High Use permits commencing
1 July 2026 to the following recommended permittees:
Activity Recommended Permittees
Learn to Surf Noosa Main Beach Surf Skills Pty Ltd t/as Noosa Learn
(West) 1 to Surf
(No change)
Learn to Surf Noosa Main Beach Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd t/as Noosa
(West) 2 Surf Lessons and Go Ride A Wave
(No change)
Beach Equipment Hire – Main Borain Investments Pty Ltd t/as Emu
Beach Holiday Hire
(New permittee)
Beach Equipment Hire – Rock Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd t/as Noosa
Wall (Middle Groyne) Surf Lessons and Go Ride A Wave
Pty Ltd
(No change)
Snacks and Drinks Refreshment Rainer Geitl t/as Noosa Frenzy Ice
Van – First Point Cream
(No change)
Snacks and Drinks Refreshment Maria Kaligianis t/as Oz Whip
Van - Noosa Spit Gelati Co
(New permittee)
Surf Therapy – Noosa Main Beach Ability Surf Pty Ltd
(West - between rockwalls) (New permittee)
C. Adopt the updated Commercial Use of Community Land Policy provided at
Attachment 9 to the report and repeal the previous Commercial Use of Community
Land Policy which was adopted by Council on 19 February 2026.
Carried.
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For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Lorentson having declared a Conflict of Interest was ineligible to vote.
Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting.
11.4 AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting of 12
May 2026 in relation to the membership of Council's Audit and Risk Committee;
and
B. Appoint Joanne Morris as an independent member to the Audit and Risk
Committee for an initial term of three years, commencing on 29 May 2026 and
concluding on 28 May 2029.
11.5 CAPITAL PROGRAM 2025-2026 DELIVERY STATUS REPORT
Cr Frank Wilkie
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie provided
the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
"I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter
as my mother, who donated $5000 to my election campaign, lives in a street adjoining
Lorikeet Drive which is the subject of the Active Street project which is mentioned in
this report for noting. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is considered and voted on."
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.
Cr Jessica Phillips
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Phillips provided
the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
"I, Cr Phillips, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this
matter as I am the General Manager of Cooroy Gymnastics Club who are mentioned
in this report. 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.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Cr Lorentson be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting given the
conflict of interest declarations by Cr Frank Wilkie and Cr Jessica Phillips.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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Crs Wilkie and Phillips having declared Conflicts of Interest were ineligible to vote.
Cr Lorentson assumed the Chair.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Project Controls Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 May 2026, providing an update on the 2025/26 Capital Works
Program as at 31 March 2026.
Carried.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Crs Wilkie and Phillips having declared Conflicts of Interest were ineligible to vote.
Cr Wilkie and Cr Phillips returned to the meeting.
Cr Wilkie resumed the Chair.
11.6 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-2026 Q3 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Cr Jessica Phillips
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Phillips provided
the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
"I, Cr Phillips, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this
matter as I am the General Manager of Cooroy Gymnastics Club who are mentioned
in this report. 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.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 12 May
2026 regarding the Quarter 3 Operational Plan 2025-2026 progress update;
B. Note the progress report for Quarter 3 (FY25/26) of the Operational Plan 2025-
2026 provided as Attachment 1; and
C. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Measures for Quarter
3 (FY25/26) provided as Attachment 2.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Phillips having declared a Conflict of Interest was ineligible to vote.
Cr Phillips returned to the meeting.
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11.7 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
MARCH 2026
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 May 2026 regarding applications that have been
decided by delegated authority for March 2026 as provided at Attachment 1 to the
Report.
11.8 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FEEDBACK
2025-2026
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the General
Committee dated 12 May 2026 regarding the Consolidated Community Engagement
Project Outcomes for 2025-2026.
11.9 CONTRACT AWARD
REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN25203 - CONSTRUCTION OF CHANGING
PLACES FACILITY - GYMPIE TERRACE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Project Manager to the General Committee dated
12 May 2026 regarding the construction of the Changing Places Facility at Gympie
Tce;
B. Award Contract CN25203 for the Construction of Changing Places Facility –
Gympie Terrace to Carfax Commercial Constructions Pty Ltd under lump sum
contract for an estimated total contract value of $1,180,885.35 (GST Excl) as
follows:
1. The Lump Sum amount of $1,153,885.35;
2. A provisional Item sum amount of $27,000; 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.
11.10 CONTRACT AWARD
REPORT - CN25107 DOONELLA BRIDGE RENEWAL
That Council
A. Note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 12
May 2026; and
B. Award Contract No. CN25107 for the Doonella Bridge Renewal to Marine & Civil
Maintenance Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of $7,417,905.81 (excl. GST);
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute,
and do all things necessary to administer the contract on behalf of Council; and
D. Approve the revised project scope to only undertake capital remediation works to
the existing bridge structure and road approach upgrade works, including the
stabilisation of the Southern Approach (Option B).
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11.11 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2611 OF 2024 - APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (4 X SMALL
DWELLINGS) AND FOOD AND DRINK OUTLETS (2 X TENANCIES) AND
OFFICE AT 2 BOTTLEBRUSH AVENUE, NOOSA HEADS
That General Committee Agenda Item 9.3 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting for
further consideration.
11.12 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2697 of 2025 - APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 4 ARAKOON
CRES, SUNSHINE BEACH
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 May 2026 regarding Planning & Environment Court
Appeal 2697 of 2025 (4 Arakoon Cres Sunshine Beach); and
B. Agree to settle the appeal generally in accordance with the proposed conditions
outlined in Attachment 1.
11.13 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2698 of 2025 - APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR DWELLING HOUSE AT 6 ARAKOON
CRES, SUNSHINE BEACH
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 May 2026 regarding Planning & Environment Court
Appeal 2698 of 2025 (6 Arakoon Cres Sunshine Beach); and
B. Agree to settle the appeal generally in accordance with the proposed conditions
outlined in Attachment 1.
11.14 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 12 May 2026
be received and adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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12. REPORTS REFERRED FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
12.1 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2611 OF 2024 - APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (4 X SMALL
DWELLINGS) AND FOOD AND DRINK OUTLETS (2 X TENANCIES) AND
OFFICE AT 2 BOTTLEBRUSH AVENUE, NOOSA HEADS (Referred from
General Committee Meeting dated 12 May 2026 Item 9.3)
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing legal advice relating to an
appeal in the Planning & Environment in relation to Item 9.3 - Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 2611 of 2024 - Application for a Material Change of Use for Multiple
Dwellings (4 X Small Dwellings) and Food and Drink Outlets (2 X Tenancies) and
Office at 2 Bottlebrush Avenue, Noosa Heads.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 12 May 2026 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 2611 of 2024 and:
A. Agree to settle the appeal generally in accordance with the proposed conditions
outlined in Attachment 1 and amended to require:
i. The deletion of all wording on the breeze block wall and the building façade
from the plans, with any future signage to comply with Council’s Local Law.
ii. The provision of landscape vine plantings within natural deep soil areas,
comprising species and soil volumes sufficient to support sustained and
vigorous growth, to effectively soften the visual presentation of the breeze
block blade wall. The design is to incorporate all necessary trellis and
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structural support systems to facilitate establishment and ongoing
performance of the plantings, ensuring the achievement of a cohesive and
durable landscape screening outcome.
iii. The inclusion of a Property Note informing future unit owners that they are
located adjacent a Hospitality Precinct which may entail late night live
music and patron noise.
B. Agree to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement for the Contributions in Lieu of
Carparking (1 space).
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
13 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
13.1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Revenue Services Manager and Financial Services
Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 May 2026 regarding Council's financial
performance to 30 April 2026.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
14 CLOSED SESSION
14.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT
CONTRACT EXTENSION
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
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 contracts proposed to be
made by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations in relation to
Item 14.1 Waste Management Contract Extension.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Waste Coordinator to the Ordinary Meeting dated 21 May
2026 regarding Council's Waste Management Contract (Contract No. 1516T043);
B. Approve the extension of the current 1516T043 - Waste Management Contract for
a period of two (2) months under the current schedule of rates; and
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute,
and complete all things necessary to administer the Contract extension on behalf
of Council.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
15 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St,
Tewantin on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 10.00am.
16 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 11.26am
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