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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 7 JULY 2026
General Committee Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, 7 July 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 | 7 JULY 2026
MINUTES
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 10.02am.
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 Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 9 JUNE 2026
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 9 June 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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5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 MOVEMENT AND CONNECTION ACTION PLAN 2025–2027
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainable Transport Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Movement and Connection
Action Plan 2025 -2027;
B. Note the progress made under the Noosa Transport Strategy 2017–2027,
including completed, ongoing and embedded transport initiatives across public
transport, active transport, parking management, accessibility, data collection,
safety and visitor demand management.
C. Approve the Movement and Connection Delivery Action Plan 2025–2027 (as
detailed in the report) as a focused two-year program to progress priority
initiatives to investigation, options assessment, concept design, engagement or
continued delivery, subject to annual budget approval and available resources.
D. Note that approval of the Movement and Connection Delivery Action Plan 2025–
2027 does not constitute approval of capital construction works, which would
require separate Council consideration through future budget processes.
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 GO NOOSA REPORT
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Director Infrastructure Services – refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the
General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Go Noosa Report Presentation
2025-2026 with video.
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Transport Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Go Noosa Report;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to continue delivery of the Go
Noosa Program and associated peak-period transport initiatives, subject to annual
budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve
(adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during
the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and
functionality within the precinct;
D. Endorse a trial of a temporary 15-minute drop-off area on Noosa Parade adjacent
to Lions Park during Go Noosa Summer 2026;
E. Do not proceed with ongoing use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow
parking for reasons outlined in the report; and
F. Note that staff will investigate alternative charitable arrangements associated with
the Go Noosa program procured in accordance with Councils policies.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item E be amended to read:
E. Do not proceed with ongoing use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow
parking for reasons outlined in the report Approve the continued use of Lions Park as
overflow paid parking during the 2026–27 Christmas and New Year period, operated
by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, with the Club to invite and coordinate volunteer
involvement from other interested community groups in operating the parking. Any
future use of Lions Park for overflow parking will be subject to separate consideration
and approval by Council.
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Frank Wilkie
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Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Item G be added to read:
G. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December 2026,
including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community concierge service.
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. 3
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item C be amended to read:
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve
(adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the
peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and
functionality within the precinct; Endorse a hybrid arrangement for the Main Beach car
park during the peak Christmas and New Year period, available for public parking until
9am each day before converting to the Main Beach Drop-Off Zone for the remainder
of the day
Lost.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Amendment No.4
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item C be amended to read:
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve
(adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the
peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and
functionality within the precinct; Explore the feasibility of a hybrid arrangement for the
2027-2028 Main Beach car park during the peak Christmas and New Year period, to
allow for public parking each day before converting to the Main Beach Drop-Off Zone
for the remainder of the day.
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 Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Transport Project Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Go Noosa Report;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to continue delivery of the Go
Noosa Program and associated peak-period transport initiatives, subject to
annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve
(adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone
during the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic
circulation, and functionality within the precinct;
D. Endorse a trial of a temporary 15-minute drop-off area on Noosa Parade
adjacent to Lions Park during Go Noosa Summer 2026;
E. Do not proceed with ongoing use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow
parking for reasons outlined in the report; and
F. Note that staff will investigate alternative charitable arrangements associated
with the Go Noosa program procured in accordance with Councils policies.
G. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December
2026, including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community
concierge service.
Carried.
For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr
Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips
7.3 DRAFT BURGESS CREEK INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
PLAN (ICMP)
Cr Brian Stockwell
"I, Cr Brian Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a conflict of interest for Item 7.3
- DRAFT BURGESS CREEK INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
(ICMP) on this agenda due to my role as President of the Noosa Lions Football Club
which has fields in the catchment. I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
perception of bias because the club does not profit from or suffer a loss as a result of
the plan and, while larger area than most allotments, has not significantly greater
interest than the many people who live in the catchment. As I have specialist expertise
and significant experience in the subject matter, I choose to remain in the room and
vote on the matter"
Cr Amelia Lorentson
"I, Cr Amelia Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a conflict of interest for Item
7.3 – Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan (ICMP), on this
agenda. My brother, lives approximately 550m from the mouth of Burgess Creek, and
I have recently purchased a property in Sunrise Beach approximately 550m from the
mouth of Burgess Creek. This distance has been checked and confirmed by the
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Governance team; any previous statements I made on this were estimates. In an
abundance of caution, and consistent with advice from the Office of the Independent
Assessor, I believe it is prudent to declare this interest. Consistent with legal advice
previously considered by this Council on the question of proximity, proximity alone
gives rise to a conflict of interest only, not a Material Personal Interest. My position
falls within that same characterisation. The Integrated Catchment Management Plan
for Burgess Creek is a Shire-wide body of work. It forms part of a broader Noosa
catchment strategy for waterways, and the decisions before this meeting affect the
entire community. It is in that community interest that I wish to contribute. I have
consistently declared this interest and believe I am able to consider this matter
impartially and in the public interest. I choose to remain in the meeting room and vote
on the issue"
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee
dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment
Management Plan (ICMP); and
B. Approve the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan
provided as Attachment 1;
C. Delegate authority to the CEO to make minor editorial and administrative
amendments to the Draft ICMP as required; and
D. Proceed to community consultation for a period of 4 weeks in accordance with the
Communications and Engagement Plan as provided in Attachment 2;
E. Request the Chief Executive Officer to collate and consider feedback received as
part of the consultation undertaken and present a revised version on the ICMP for
consideration of council.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Item B be amended to read:
B. Approve the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan
provided as Attachment 1, with the following amendment to Appendix G S2-Action 4:
S2 - Action 4. Continue to encourage the adoption of best practice catchment
management by residents through delivering targeted compliance and behaviour-
change initiatives and compliance to reduce illegal connections to the stormwater
network at priority locations.
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
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Item F be added to read:
F. Investigate opportunities to utilise the Environment Levy, including future
Environment Levy program allocations, to support the staged implementation of
priority actions identified in the Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management
Plan and include funding options, project prioritisation and delivery timeframes in the
final report to 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
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General
Committee dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated
Catchment Management Plan (ICMP); and
B. Approve the Draft Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan
provided as Attachment 1, with the following amendment to Appendix G S2-Action
4:
S2 - Action 4. Continue to encourage the adoption of best practice catchment
management by residents through delivering targeted compliance and behaviour-
change initiatives and compliance to reduce illegal connections to the stormwater
network at priority locations.
C. Delegate authority to the CEO to make minor editorial and administrative
amendments to the Draft ICMP as required; and
D. Proceed to community consultation for a period of 4 weeks in accordance with the
Communications and Engagement Plan as provided in Attachment 2;
E. Request the Chief Executive Officer to collate and consider feedback received as
part of the consultation undertaken and present a revised version on the ICMP for
consideration of council.
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F. Investigate opportunities to utilise the Environment Levy, including future
Environment Levy program allocations, to support the staged implementation of
priority actions identified in the Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment
Management Plan and include funding options, project prioritisation and delivery
timeframes in the final report to 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
7.4 MCU25/0119 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF
PREMISES TO ESTABLISH INDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION AT 26
EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding Application No. MCU25/0119 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Indoor Sport and Recreation
situated at 26 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville; and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in
Attachment 1; and
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act
2016; and
C. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to
approve the application:
1. The co-location of Indoor Sport and Recreation uses with established
medical services such as radiology, cancer treatment and general practitioners
creates a complementary health and wellness cluster. This integrated
approach is consistent with the strategic intent to encourage industry
clustering and efficient use of existing approved floor space within the Noosa
Business Centre.
2. In terms of community wellbeing, the development enhances
accessibility to a broad range of health, fitness and recovery services within a
single, centrally located facility. The co-location of services improves
convenience and supports the delivery of multi-purpose, shared spaces,
consistent with the planning scheme’s objectives for vibrant and inclusive
activity centres. It also reinforces the role of the Noosa Business Centre as a
key hub for health and community services.
3. While the proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation tenancies do not
align with the intended large-format function of the precinct, they form part of
an existing approved development and are designed to operate in a
complementary to the medical uses within the building.
4. The proposal is an appropriate use of the approved built form,
supporting the functional integration of health-related services within the Major
Centre Zone of the Noosa Business Centre.
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
7.5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
MAY 2026
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding applications that have been
decided by delegated authority for May 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
7.6 PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM -
CONTRACT AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 for contracts awarded under CEO Delegation,
via the Procurement Contracts Assessment Working Team, for the period 1 January
2026 – 30 June 2026.
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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7.7 2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That General Committee Agenda Item 7.7 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting dated
16 July 2026 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
7.8 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2026-2027
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated
7 July 2026 regarding the Operational Plan 2026-2027; and
B. Adopt the Operational Plan 2026-2027 as provided in Attachment 1 to the
report Attachment 2 to the Minutes of General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026
- Draft Noosa Council Operational Plan
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
7.9 APPOINTMENT OF 2027 SHOW HOLIDAY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 7 July 2026 and request the Chief Executive Officer write to the Office
of Industrial Relations requesting the appointment of Friday, 10 September 2027 as
a Show Holiday for the Noosa Shire.
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 CLOSED SESSION
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 254D(3) of the LG
Regulation 2012 and pursuant to section 254J(3) (g) negotiations relating to a
commercial matter involving the local government for which a public discussion would
be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 8.1 - NOOSA PLAN 2020 DRAFT
AMENDMENT 4 - EMPLOYMENT LAND.
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
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
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
Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Against: None
8.1 NOOSA PLAN 2020
DRAFT AMENDMENT 4 - EMPLOYMENT LAND
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That General Committee Agenda Item 8.1 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting dated
16 July 2026 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 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 3.48 PM.
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