Ordinary Meeting

MINUTES

Ordinary Meeting

Thursday, 20 November 2025

5:00 PM
Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, 24 Boreen Parade, Boreen Point QLD 4565

Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 NOVEMBER 2025

1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 5.00pm.

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 Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Amelia Lorentson (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Brian Stockwell
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
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh

APOLOGIES
Nil.

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1 ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 16 OCTOBER 2025
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16 October 2025 be received and confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None

5 PETITIONS
Nil.

6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
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7. DEPUTATIONS

7.1 APPLICANT: ROB DESSAIX, COOTHARABA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TOPIC: COMMUNITY SAFETY - TRAFFIC AND FORESHORE CONCERNS
SPEAKERS: ROB DESSAIX, JAN GREEN

7.2 APPLICANT: RANDAL DELANEY, PEREGIAN BEACH RESIDENTS AGAINST
ACTIVE STREETS
TOPIC: PEREGIAN BEACH ACTIVE STREET
SPEAKERS: RANDAL DELANEY

8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

8.1 ALAN DEERING

QUESTION 1
In answer to my public question of 18/9/2025, part of the response was "Based on current material usage, maintenance practices and environmental exposure conditions, there is minimal to no health risk from silica dust generated by unsealed gravel roads in the Noosa Council region. There is no confirmed evidence of harmful silica dust concentrations in these areas, and no recorded public health impacts attributable to road dust". As a 40 year owner on Cooroy Mountain Road, I have concerns about the health effects of long-time exposure to fine particle road dust on myself, and especially on my partner who occasionally has nose bleeds at times of severe dust coverage emanating from Cooroy Mountain Road. Does Noosa Council confirm that there are health impacts from road dust?

RESPONSE BY DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES SHAUN WALSH
In terms of health risk exposure from dust on unsealed roads Council can advise:
 Unsealed roads in these regions typically carry low traffic volumes (30–500 vehicles/day).
 Dust exposure is intermittent, outdoor, and dispersed, significantly reducing concentration compared to enclosed occupational settings.
 A New Zealand Transport Agency study found that while PM₁₀ (particles with a diameter of 10 micrometres or less) dust from unsealed roads can be present, respirable silica levels were generally low and not linked to adverse health outcomes in ambient settings.
 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluations of dirt road maintenance found no erionite and only occasional silica exceedances, primarily in active roadwork zones, not general public exposure.
 The Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in Australia is 0.05 mg/m³ (8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA)). Ambient exposure from unsealed roads is not known to exceed this threshold in SE Queensland.
Based on current material usage, maintenance practices, and environmental exposure conditions, there is minimal to no health risk from silica dust generated by unsealed gravel roads in the Noosa Council region. There is no confirmed evidence of harmful silica dust concentrations in these areas, and no recorded public health impacts attributable to road dust.
The use of natural gravel and recycled asphalt, combined with routine grading and dust suppression, ensures compliance with engineering and environmental standards. Council has also sought further advice from Queensland Health about the topic but unfortunately had not received a reply by this meeting.
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QUESTION 2
Overall, it seems that Noosa Council has a policy of not sealing dirt roads and if residents offer to seal sections at their expense, Council will make that impossible to achieve. Besides the sealing of the $5.6 million Dr Pages Road upgrade in 2016 that former Mayor Noel Playford called "a win for hinterland tourism' in Noosa Shire what dirt roads and to what length have been sealed since de-amalgamation?

RESPONSE BY DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES SHAUN WALSH
Council has undertaken the following road sealing programs:
 2015/16 Dr Pages Rd and Kinmond Creek Rd Cootharaba – 5.6kms length  2018/19 Donnellys Rd Ridgewood – 800m length  2019/20 Tewah Rd, Boreen Point – 200m length  2019/20 Ambulance St, Pomona – 100m length  2021/22 Tablelands Rd, Cooran (bridge approaches) – 150m length Council has recently asked for review of its road sealing priority program and consideration of a budget allocation for the 26/27 budget for its further consideration.

8.2 PAT SPICER
QUESTION 1
As the independent valuation of Lot 1 at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy was carried out before remediation, subdivision and infrastructure works, is the price quoted and agreed upon with Coast2Bay the estimated undeveloped value or the estimated developed value taking into consideration the remediation and infrastructure provisions occurring before the actual sale?

RESPONSE BY DIRECTOR STRATEGY & ENVIRONMENT KIM RAWLINGS
Yes the independent valuation of proposed Lot 1 was undertaken on the Community facilities zoning of the land, assuming Multiple Dwellings as a permitted use under the Planning Scheme and including all remediation and civil works were completed resulting in a fully serviced allotment. The proposed sale of Lot 1 to Coast2Bay is fully compliant with Section 236 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

QUESTION 2
Prior to the resolution “incentivising building of social housing” (Thursday, 15 May, 2025 Council Ordinary Meeting), was Coast2Bay (Community Housing Providers) exempt from paying rates on housing at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy under Local Government Regulation 2012 - Reg 236?

RESPONSE BY DIRECTOR STRATEGY & ENVIRONMENT KIM RAWLINGS
It seems this question is referencing two different issues. Section 236 of the Local Government Regulation addresses the disposal of Council owned assets. (1)(b)(ii) allows a local government to dispose of an asset other than by tender or auction if to a community organisation (which Coast2Bay is). As addressed in the Council meeting of May this year, a not-for-profit community housing provider (such as Coast2Bay) may apply for a donation up to the value of 100% of the general rates for affordable rental premises of a property they are responsible for which is being used for that purpose. If the donation is granted they would still need to pay any applicable levies and other charges itemised on rate notices. 62 Lake Macdonald Drive is a rateable property, and if it were disposed of, rates would be payable by the new owner up to a time it was used for qualifying affordable rental premises.
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8.3 DAVID PHIPPS
QUESTION 1
Given the significant opposition, will Council stop the ill-conceived, unwanted and illogical plan to convert an 800 metre section of Lorikeet Drive to an Active Street?

RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Thank you for the question. Council understands that some residents have concerns. Council has also received positive support and feedback on the project. While staff have not been directed to pause or stop work on the project, the project team is discussing next steps and exploring opportunities for additional community communication with Councillors later this month. It’s important to note that the Active Street proposal for Lorikeet Drive is the result of several years of technical work and strong support for safer, more connected walking and cycling options in Peregian Beach. It directly responds to long-standing issues raised by locals, including speeding, pedestrian safety and driveway access challenges. An Active Street was chosen because it offers the safest and most suitable treatment for this corridor.
It slows traffic, creates a calmer neighbourhood feel, and makes it easier for people of all ages to walk, ride and move around. Communities across Australia are embracing this approach due to its proven benefits for safety, health, local amenity and street greening. Importantly, the project is fully funded by State and Federal programs, not by Noosa ratepayers, and also enables Council to upgrade kerbs, improve stormwater and drainage, replace the ageing Lorikeet Park bridge and enhance landscaping along the street. Our goal is to deliver a safer, greener and more accessible street that benefits the entire neighbourhood.

QUESTION 2
Will Council cease all Active Street design and implementation work until a detailed design and costings for walking and cycling throughout the entire Peregian and Marcus Beach precinct is complete to prove that these projects are both physically and financially viable?
We also ask that the design development encompasses genuine and meaningful consultation with impacted residents and that such residents have an active role in so-designing the plans.

RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Thank you for the question. Council appreciates that some residents would like to see a precinct-wide walking and cycling design completed before any further work progresses. It’s important to note that this broader planning has already been undertaken through Council’s Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan adopted by Council in July 2021.
These strategic documents assessed routes across the entire Peregian and Marcus Beach area and identified the most suitable corridors and priorities for investment. The Active Street on Lorikeet Drive is one of the top-ranked projects from this work and has already secured full State and Federal funding. Pausing the project now to redo precinct-wide design and costings could be perceived as wasteful, and would significantly delay delivery and risk losing that funding. Council agrees that community involvement must be genuine and ongoing. That is why, for this project, engagement has not been limited to a single stage. We have:
 involved residents and community groups through the Project Reference Group during route and treatment selection;  held multiple information sessions during the preliminary design phase;  undertaken doorknocks and offered one-on-one meetings; and  continued adjusting elements of the design based on resident feedback - particularly around parking, traffic management, connectivity, and environmental values.
This approach will continue as the project moves into the developed design and Council will be continuing with community information sessions. Council’s focus remains on creating a safer, greener and better-connected local network for walking and riding - in a way that reflects community needs and enhances the character of the area.
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8.4 TONY WRIGHT
QUESTION 1
Can Council explain in detail why it has chosen to implement a challenging path through four interconnecting residential streets with hills, intersections, bends and blindspots, rather than the simpler, viable, safer and less disruptive alternative route along the road reserve west of David Low Way (DLW)?

RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Thank you for the question. Council did look closely at the David Low Way corridor during the Cycling and Walking Strategy. This study sought to plan safer, more connected walking and cycling routes between Tewantin and Peregian Beach and was supported by a Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of representatives from local residents’ associations, community and sporting groups, bike shops, and tourism providers. While it may appear simpler on a map, the David Low Way was not evaluated as a safe or feasible location for a walking and cycling route. The corridor carries high-speed traffic, has complex intersections, and includes narrow, uneven and environmentally sensitive areas in the western road reserve. Building a continuous, accessible pathway there would require major earthworks, vegetation removal and significant structural works, with a poorer safety outcome for users.
In contrast, the Lorikeet Drive route scored the highest across all assessment criteria.
Residential streets offer a quieter, low-stress environment that is safer and more comfortable for people of all ages, especially children, seniors and less-confident riders. Active Street treatments are specifically designed to manage bends, hills and intersections by slowing traffic, improving visibility and creating a calmer neighbourhood feel. Importantly, this route also delivers the best long-term connectivity - linking homes, parks, schools, the coastal pathway network and the village. It also enables Council to address existing issues along Lorikeet Drive such as drainage, kerb upgrades and local safety improvements.

QUESTION 2
Can Council please explain how the implementation of a recreational cycle pathway through residential streets, focusing specifically on Active Street features such as a priority cycle zone, will provide any benefit to occupants of those streets?

RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Thank you for the question. Firstly the existing street is already used by recreational cyclists.
The Active Street is designed first and foremost to improve safety and liveability for the people who use these streets every day. While it will support recreational walking and cycling for the broader community, the locals also benefit. A 30km/h environment with traffic calming will create a quieter, calmer and more predictable street, making it safer to exit driveways, walk to the beach or visit the park. The project also delivers significant upgrades - new kerbing, improved drainage, footpaths resurfacing and the replacement of the Lorikeet Park bridge all funded entirely by State and Federal grants. Features such as a priority cycling zone help organise how cars and bikes interact, reducing unpredictable movements and improving safety for both riders and drivers. Formalised parking and clearer sightlines also make dayto-day access easier and safer for residents. Beyond safety, the Active Street brings broader amenity benefits: more greenery, better pedestrian access and fewer short car trips, which means lower noise, cleaner air and a more pleasant neighbourhood feel. In short, while the route will be enjoyed by many, the people living along these streets will experience the greatest improvements in safety, infrastructure and overall street amenity.

The meeting adjourned at 5.50pm.
The meeting resumed at 6.08pm.
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9 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.

10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS

10.1 INVESTIGATION INTO A LOCAL POLICY ON ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES ON
COUNCIL-OWNED OR TRUSTEE LAND
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note that several Queensland local governments, including Logan City Council, have adopted policies to guide decisions regarding electronic gaming machines (EGMs) on Council-owned or controlled land, with the objective of reducing social harm and supporting community wellbeing; B. Acknowledge that while the regulation of gaming machines rests with the State Government under the Gaming Machine Act 1991, Council has an important role in determining the appropriate use of Council-owned and trustee land; C. Explore including a policy position on gaming machines as part of the Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy currently under review, to guide decisions regarding installation, expansion, or relocation of gaming machines on Council-owned or trustee land; and D. Consider reinstating membership with the Alliance for Gambling Reform to strengthen advocacy and collaboration on harm-minimisation initiatives.

Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None

11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

11.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 11
NOVEMBER 2025

11.1.1. 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

That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue.

11.1.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2698 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING
HOUSE 6 ARAKOON CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH

That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025
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regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal 2698 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.

11.1.3. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2697 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING
HOUSE 4 ARAKOON CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH

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 2697 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.

11.1.4. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. D92 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING
HOUSE 58 SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH

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 refer to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 November 2025 for further consideration.

11.1.5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
SEPTEMBER 2025

That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting on 11 November 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for September 2025 as provided at Attachment 1 to the Report.

11.1.6. PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2420 OF 2025 – APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 3 ALLAMBI RISE,
NOOSA HEADS

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 2420 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.

11.1.7. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the Recommendations of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 11 November 2025 be received and adopted.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
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11.2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 11
NOVEMBER 2025

11.2.1. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
CHAIR & APPOINTMENT OF NEW INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER

That Council:
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting of 11 November 2025 in relation to two proposed changes to Council's Audit and Risk Committee membership; and B. Extend the appointment of the current Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, Timothy Cronin, to include the final meeting of this calendar year, which has been rescheduled from 24 October 2025 to 12 December 2025; and C. Appoint Christina Wyer as an independent member to the Audit and Risk Committee for a term of three years, commencing on 15 December 2025 and concluding on 14 December 2028.

11.2.2. 2025 LGAQ CONFERENCE - NOOSA COUNCIL MOTIONS CARRIED

That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Meeting dated 11 November 2025 detailing the final 4 motions by Noosa Council which were carried at the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference 2025.

11.2.3. CAPITAL PROGRAM 2025 - 2026 DELIVERY STATUS REPORT

That Council note the report by the Principal Infrastructure Planner to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting, 11 November 2025, providing an update on the 2025/26 Capital Works Program as at 30 September 2025.

11.2.4. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ENBLOC

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the Recommendations of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 11 November 2025 be received and adopted.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
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11.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 17 NOVEMBER 2025

11.3.1. 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.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
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 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 nonamplified entertainment in the northern beer garden.
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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.
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 Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener Against: None Cr Nicola Wilson having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.

Cr Nicola Wilson returned to the meeting.

11.3.2. 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)

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.

11.3.3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2025

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.
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11.3.4. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-26 Q1 QUARTERLY REPORTING

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.

11.3.5. CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN25113
– WESTERN BATTER MISSING LINK CAPPING CONSTRUCTION

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.

11.3.6. 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

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.

11.3.7. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 17 November 2025 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 Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
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12 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS

12.1 2025 NOOSA COUNCIL COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS

The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
 Attachment 1 to Ordinary Meeting Minutes - Community Satisfaction Survey - Boreen Point locality snapshot

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 November 2025 presenting the results of the 2025 Noosa Council Community Satisfaction Survey as detailed in Attachment 1 to the Report: "Noosa Council 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey Performance and Priorities Executive Summary Report".
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None

12.2 ANNUAL UPDATE - PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Director, Innovation and Digital Hub to the Ordinary Meeting dated 10 November 2025 regarding the Annual Update for Peregian Digital Hub.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None

13 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.

14 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on Thursday 18 December 2025 at 10.00am.

15 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 7.12pm.