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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 12 MAY 2026
General Committee Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
10:00am
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 | 12 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
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 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 7
APRIL 2026
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Minutes of the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting held on 7 April
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
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4.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 7
APRIL 2026
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 7 April 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
4.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 13 APRIL 2026
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the operation of the Standing Orders or any relevant provision thereof be
suspended to allow Council to discuss a procedural matter arising from the previous
General Committee Meeting regarding the application of Standing Orders Item 31.1.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Jessica Phillips, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Tom Wegener
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Standing Orders be resumed.
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
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 13 April 2026 be received
and confirmed.
Carried.
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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.
7 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE - FOR CONSIDERATION
7.1 CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
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.
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 1 SCHOOL STREET, POMONA - PROPOSED TRANSFER OF TENURE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
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.
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
7.3 COMMERCIAL HIGH USE PERMITS - TENDER ASSESSMENT (N25153)
AND CONSEQUENTIAL POLICY AMENDMENT
Cr Amelia Lorentson
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
"I, Cr Amelia Lorentson 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 exercising an abundance of caution,
I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on."
Cr Amelia Lorentson left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
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;
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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 to
(West) 1 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 (New permittee)
(West - between rockwalls)
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.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Lorentson, having declared a conflict of interest, was ineligible to vote.
Cr Amelia Lorentson returned to the meeting.
7.4 AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
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.
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. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE - FOR NOTING
8.1 CAPITAL PROGRAM 2025-2026 DELIVERY STATUS REPORT
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 Jessica Phillips left the meeting.
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 Frank Wilkie left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
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 Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Crs Phillips and Wilkie having declared conflicts of interest, were ineligible to vote.
Cr Jessica Phillips and Cr Frank Wilkie returned to the meeting.
8.2 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 Jessica Phillips left the meeting.
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
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 Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
Cr Phillips, having declared a conflict of interest, was ineligible to vote.
Cr Jessica Phillips returned to the meeting.
8.3 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
MARCH 2026
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
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.
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
8.4 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FEEDBACK
2025-2026
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
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.
Carried.
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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 Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be closed to the public immediately after the adjournment at
12.35pm:
A. 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 that contract for:
Item 9.1 - CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN25203 -
CONSTRUCTION OF CHANGING PLACES FACILITY - GYMPIE
TERRACE;
Item 9.2 - CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CN25107 DOONELLA BRIDGE
RENEWAL;
B. 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 Court so that Council’s legal position is protected 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
Item 9.4 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2697 of 2025 -
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING
HOUSE 4 ARAKOON CRES, SUNSHINE BEACH
Item 9.5 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2698 of 2025 -
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR DWELLING
HOUSE AT 6 ARAKOON CRES, SUNSHINE BEACH
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
The meeting adjourned at 12.05pm.
The meeting resumed 12.35pm.
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Committee Resolution
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. CN25203 - CONSTRUCTION OF CHANGING
PLACES FACILITY - GYMPIE TERRACE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
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.
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 - CN25107 DOONELLA BRIDGE RENEWAL
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 12
May 2026; and
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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).
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
9.3 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
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That General Committee Agenda Item 9.3 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting for
further consideration.
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
9.4 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2697 of 2025 - APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 4 ARAKOON
CRES, SUNSHINE BEACH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
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.
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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
9.5 PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL 2698 of 2025 - APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR DWELLING HOUSE AT 6 ARAKOON
CRES, SUNSHINE BEACH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
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.
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 2.03pm
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