Services & Organisation Committee

Key Decisions & Discussions
• Committee confirmed prior minutes unanimously; meeting attendees were Karen Finzel (Chair), Nicola Wilson , Jessica Phillips , with Acting CEO Larry Sengstock and Acting Director IS Kyrone Dodd ; apology noted for Mayor/Cr Wilkie (00:50; Minutes Items 1–2).
• Council appointments to external and internal groups updated, superseding prior appointments, noting earlier 18 Apr 2024 report (Item 5.1; 02:12–03:14).
• Appointments: Jessica Phillips and Cr Lorentson to Noosa World Surfing Reserve Committee (Item 5.1).
• Appointments: Nicola Wilson as Chair and Jessica Phillips to the Climate Change Response Plan Community Reference Group (Item 5.1).
• Appointments: Karen Finzel (Chair), Cr Lorentson, and Jessica Phillips to the Noosa Botanic Gardens Masterplan Stakeholders Reference Group (Item 5.1).
• Unanimous resolution to request the Office of Industrial Relations appoint Friday, 12 September 2025 as the Noosa Shire Show Holiday; CEO to write accordingly (Item 5.2; 03:49–05:49).
• Operational context clarified publicly: the Show traditionally aligns to the second week of September, aiding community planning ( Jessica Phillips Q&A, 04:55–05:13; Item 5.2).
• Committee resolved to close the meeting to the public under s254J(3)(g) LGR 2012 to discuss proposed dedication of TMR-owned freehold land as road at Noosaville (Item 7; 06:30–07:40).
• On reopening, the Committee unanimously referred the confidential Item 7.1 to the General Committee due to its significance (07:53–08:22; Item 7.1).
• Meeting ran efficiently (1:30–1:56 pm), with no deputations or presentations recorded (Minutes Items 3–4, 8).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Use of closed session under s254J(3)(g) was explicitly stated on record before moving in camera, aligning with transparency requirements (06:30–07:40; Item 7).
• Significance-driven referral of the confidential item to General Committee promotes broader scrutiny and visibility prior to any final decision (08:11–08:22; Item 7.1).
• Attendance limited to three councillors was noted on record, with quorum maintained and unanimous voting documented (00:05–01:10; Minutes Item 1).
• No public deputations on the TMR road matter; community input pathway will likely occur at General Committee/Ordinary stages once papers are public (implied by referral; Item 7.1).
Legal / Risk
• Closed session cited Local Government Regulation 2012 s254J(3)(g) (commercial-in-confidence/negotiations), a proper ground where premature disclosure could prejudice Council’s interests (Item 7; 06:30–07:40).
• Referral to General Committee acknowledges materiality (“significance of the issue”), indicating potential financial, strategic, or intergovernmental dimensions requiring wider Council consideration (08:11–08:22; Item 7.1).
• Formal CEO action to request a public holiday ensures compliance with Industrial Relations processes; timing clarity assists workforce planning and service continuity (Item 5.2; 03:49–05:49).
• Appointment changes supersede prior resolutions, reducing governance ambiguity across external committees and reference groups (Item 5.1; 02:12–03:14).
Climate & Environmental Governance
• Nicola Wilson appointed Chair and Jessica Phillips member of the Climate Change Response Plan Community Reference Group, positioning the Committee to progress adaptation/mitigation work (Item 5.1; 02:12–03:14).
• Karen Finzel appointed Chair, with Cr Lorentson and Jessica Phillips , to the Noosa Botanic Gardens Masterplan Stakeholders Reference Group, strengthening oversight of a key environmental/amenity asset (Item 5.1).
• Representation on the Noosa World Surfing Reserve Committee ( Jessica Phillips , Cr Lorentson) supports coastal stewardship and strategic stakeholder liaison (Item 5.1).
Transport & Road Dedication (Noosaville)
• Item 7.1 concerned proposed dedication of TMR-owned freehold land as road in Noosaville; discussed in closed session per s254J(3)(g) (Item 7; 06:30–07:40).
• Unanimous decision to refer Item 7.1 to General Committee underscores cross-committee significance and need for detailed examination before proceeding (08:11–08:22; Item 7.1).
Community & Events (Show Holiday)
• Request to set Noosa Show Holiday on Fri 12 Sep 2025 passed unanimously; clarifications given publicly about traditional timing to aid schools/families ( Jessica Phillips Q&A, 04:55–05:13; Item 5.2).
• CEO tasked to write to the Office of Industrial Relations to formalise the appointment, maintaining established practice (03:49–05:49; Item 5.2).