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General Committee
Monday, 17 November 2025 @ 12:30PM - #915
Meeting Duration: 2 hours and 53 minutes
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Royal Mail Hotel minor change approved: noise accepted; gaming cap, VIP parking fixes, Finance weak; arrears down, Contract let, Appeals mixed, Gaming policy signalled.
Key Decisions & Discussions • Brian Stockwell: Chaired the meeting, framed the Royal Mail Hotel item as both a heritage and community hub issue, and steered detailed amendments rather than a straight up‑or‑down vote on the minor change application (00:00–01:20; Item 7.1). • Patrick (planning officer): Confirmed the Royal Mail Hotel proposal qualified as a “minor change” under the Planning Act only after Council’s acoustic consultant rejected the first report and required robust remodelling for playground and amplified music noise, avoiding public notification that would have applied to a non‑minor change (03:03–08:01; Item 7.1). • Patrick (planning officer): Explained acoustic modelling assumed up to 30 children on the new playground plus 400 patrons in the northern beer garden and 40 in the southern area, with 4.1m acoustic barriers and speaker limits; Council relied on this expert evidence to justify no time curfew on the playground (29:15–30:04; Item 7.1). • Brian Stockwell: Led Amendment No.1 to retain Condition 52 but convert it into a binding cap on the gaming area of 260m² plus a non‑enforceable advisory note expressing Council’s opposition to increases in gaming machine numbers in Noosa Shire,
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Key Decisions & Discussions • Brian Stockwell: Chaired the meeting, framed the Royal Mail Hotel item as both a heritage and community hub issue, and steered detailed amendments rather than a straight up‑or‑down vote on the minor change application (00:00–01:20; Item 7.1). • Patrick (planning officer): Confirmed the Royal Mail Hotel proposal qualified as a “minor change” under the Planning Act only after Council’s acoustic consultant rejected the first report and required robust remodelling for playground and amplified music noise, avoiding public notification that would have applied to a non‑minor change (03:03–08:01; Item 7.1). • Patrick (planning officer): Explained acoustic modelling assumed up to 30 children on the new playground plus 400 patrons in the northern beer garden and 40 in the southern area, with 4.1m acoustic barriers and speaker limits; Council relied on this expert evidence to justify no time curfew on the playground (29:15–30:04; Item 7.1). • Brian Stockwell: Led Amendment No.1 to retain Condition 52 but convert it into a binding cap on the gaming area of 260m² plus a non‑enforceable advisory note expressing Council’s opposition to increases in gaming machine numbers in Noosa Shire, closing a loophole left by deleting the condition entirely (13:24–15:14, 18:19–23:24; Item 7.1C). • Amelia Lorentson: Proposed Amendment No.2 to restrict the playground’s hours to 10:00–20:00 to protect nearby residents’ amenity, explicitly citing original submitters’ concerns and the lack of fresh public notification for this minor change; the amendment failed on the Chair’s casting vote (26:21–28:48, 36:22–43:41; Amendment No.2, Item 7.1). • Amelia Lorentson: Successfully moved Amendment No.3 requiring prominent playground signage stating age guidelines, mandatory adult supervision, emergency contacts and a “be mindful of nearby residents” noise message, embedding both safety and neighbour‑awareness into the approval (44:06–49:58; Amendment No.3, Item 7.1F). • Brian Stockwell: Secured Amendment No.4 requiring the CEO to formally advise the Royal Mail Hotel that six bright‑green “VIP gaming only” car parks are inconsistent with the approved plans and must be made available to general users to comply with the substantive approval, tackling both parking adequacy and problem‑gambling incentives (55:12–01:02:30; Amendment No.4, Item 7.1G). • Councillors (collective): Ultimately approved the minor change for the Royal Mail Hotel extension, including updated acoustic conditions, refusal to delete noise and end‑of‑trip (EOT) conditions, the 260m² gaming area cap, new playground signage requirements, and directions about VIP parking (01:03:33–01:09:01; Committee Recommendation Item 7.1). • Jessica Phillips: Moved to note the October Financial Performance Report; councillors focused on fee and charge under‑performance, high external labour‑hire costs (~$0.5m), use of agencies (~$2.29m), rate arrears (7.2% vs 5% benchmark) and capital underspend, while finance officers committed to tighter reviews and external cash/reserve analysis (01:11:06–01:14:32, 01:18:09–01:22:15; Item 8.1). • Executive (finance): Advised that rate arrears had fallen by $1.9m in October, in part due to a large debtor entering a payment plan, and that Council aims to move from 7.2% arrears toward the 5% “best practice” benchmark via a new debt policy and stronger collection (01:18:09–01:21:34; Item 8.1). • Executive Officer (Yondji): Reported that 85% of the 98 Operational Plan 2025‑26 initiatives are on track, with key achievements including Floating Land, pool safety and dog control education, 650 disaster‑resilience engagements, and a new contract management framework, but flagged resource‑driven delays to Kabi Kabi engagement, the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan, Regional Art Gallery Stage 4, and workforce planning (01:34:04–01:37:16; Item 8.2). • Council: Entered confidential session under s254J(3)(g) and (e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to consider a major civil works contract (Western Batter capping) and legal advice on two Planning & Environment Court appeals (Gympie Terrace STA/food outlet; Seaview Terrace dwelling), then re‑opened and resolved all three matters unanimously (09. Closed Session; Items 9.1, 9.2, 7.2). Contentious / Transparency Matters • Nicola Wilson: Declared a declarable conflict of interest and left the chamber before the Royal Mail Hotel item, but neighbours’ amenity concerns about the new playground were not re‑tested through public notification because the application was kept within the minor change pathway following further acoustic evidence (02:03–02:48, 26:21–28:48; Item 7.1). • Amelia Lorentson: Explicitly argued that re‑introducing the playground via a minor change, after it had been removed in the original approval, circumvented a new public notification opportunity for adjoining residents, raising a perception issue around procedural fairness even if the statutory “minor change” test was technically met (26:21–28:48; Item 7.1). • Brian Stockwell: Acknowledged residents’ fears but relied on the joint acoustic expert advice that the playground and music would cause “minimal and generally imperceptible” additional noise; this created a clear tension between expert modelling and lived‑experience concerns, resolved in favour of expert evidence (37:43–40:04; Item 7.1). • Councillors (collective): Recognised that the initial plan to delete the gaming‑machine condition entirely would be unenforceable under the Planning Act, but nevertheless used the planning approval to signal a policy stance on gaming harm through advisory notes and area limits – lawful but close to the boundary of planning vs moral policy (08:09–09:17, 13:24–15:14; Item 7.1C). • Amelia Lorentson & Karen Finzel: Sought a stronger, quasi‑regulatory role on gambling through Thursday’s upcoming “notified motion” on gaming policy and possible re‑joining of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, highlighting that Council currently lacks a formal anti‑pokies policy despite using planning levers to signal opposition (11:26–13:24, 01:01:21–01:02:30; Item 7.1 discussion). • Councillors (general): Repeatedly interrogated high staff turnover, agency costs and vacancies (especially in finance and operations) as “red flags” for burnout and service degradation, requesting detailed vacancy and overtime reports – an implicit acknowledgement of governance and resourcing risk, though no systemic breach was identified (01:15:09–01:17:56, 01:49:15–01:52:51; Items 8.1, 8.2). Legal / Risk • Patrick (planning officer): Clarified that if the Royal Mail changes had not passed the Planning Act 2016 “minor change” test – specifically, no worsening of environmental or amenity impacts – then public notification and a more intensive merits assessment would have been required; Council’s acceptance hinged on strengthened acoustic modelling reviewed by its own consultant (03:03–08:01; Item 7.1F, s83(9) Planning Act note). • Patrick (planning officer): Emphasised that Council has no statutory power to regulate pokies numbers through a planning condition because that role sits with the Queensland gaming regulator; retaining Condition 52 in its original form would have been invalid or unenforceable, so it was reframed into an area limit plus an advisory note to avoid legal vulnerability (08:41–09:17, 19:34–20:43; Item 7.1C). • Patrick (planning officer): Confirmed that any condition on playground operating hours would create a prosecutable offence for a child using the equipment outside hours; councillors were warned this could trigger enforcement actions over relatively trivial breaches, a key reason some opposed the curfew amendment (40:04–41:33; Amendment No.2, Item 7.1). • Council (in confidential): Resolved to award Contract CN25113 (Western Batter Missing Link Capping Construction) to Offaly Civil Pty Ltd for $1.302m (ex GST) and delegated broad variation powers to the CEO, appropriately using s254J(3)(g) LGR confidentiality for commercial negotiations while ensuring a public resolution once agreed (Closed Session Item 9.1). • Council (in confidential): Decided to settle part of P&E Court Appeal D44/2025 (203–207 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville – food & drink + short‑term accommodation) on agreed conditions while continuing to defend remaining issues, balancing litigation risk and cost against preserving key planning scheme objectives (Closed Session Item 9.2). • Council (in confidential): Resolved to fully defend P&E Court Appeal D92/2025 regarding a dwelling house at 58 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach, signalling confidence in its refusal reasons and a willingness to test coastal/character controls in court, likely under the Planning Act 2016 framework (Item 7.2 / 7.4 reference). Short Term Accommodation / STA / Short Stay Letting • Council (in confidential): Considered legal advice on P&E Court Appeal D44/2025 involving a mixed‑use proposal combining “food and drink outlet” with “short‑term accommodation” on Gympie Terrace, demonstrating the sensitivity of STA intensification along the riverfront and Council’s selective willingness to compromise via conditions while still defending core contested elements (Closed Session Item 9.2). • Councillors (collective): By choosing partial settlement rather than capitulation, preserved scope to enforce planning scheme controls over STA scale, design and amenity impacts while reducing the risk of an adverse, precedent‑setting court judgment on tourism‑accommodation creep in Noosaville (Closed Session Item 9.2, cross‑referenced to 8.2 Destination Management Plan progress). Sunshine Beach – Development & Litigation • Council: Agreed unanimously to defend P&E Court Appeal D92/2025 concerning a material change of use for a dwelling house at 58 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach, underscoring a firm stance on coastal hillside development controls in one of the shire’s most sensitive and precedent‑rich locations (Confidential referral; Item 7.2). • Brian Stockwell: Ensured this appeal was shifted to the end of the agenda and handled in confidential session, consistent with s254J(3)(e) LGR requirements to protect legal advice and litigation strategy (01:09:37–01:09:43; Item 9 confidential motion, Item 7.2). New Hotels, Gaming & Community Health • Councillors (collective): Framed the Royal Mail Hotel not only as a heritage asset but as a test case for integrating public‑health concerns – particularly gambling harm – into land‑use decisions, citing corporate plan commitments to community health, wellbeing and safety (15:14–18:19, 24:06–24:10; Item 7.1C). • Karen Finzel & Nicola Wilson: Emphasised the risk of “over‑concentration” of gaming machines in Tewantin, including another nearby venue with 130+ machines and proximity to youth services, aligning their stance with recent Queensland reforms targeting gambling‑related harm and domestic violence (19:34–20:43, 01:01:21–01:02:30; Item 7.1 discussion). • Councillors (collective): Used the VIP parking amendment to blunt “VIP gaming” marketing tactics at the Royal Mail, referencing Alliance for Gambling Reform material that such VIP schemes are linked to problem gambling; this goes beyond strict planning law into behavioural‑harm mitigation while remaining within conditions aimed at equitable parking (55:12–01:02:30; Amendment No.4, Item 7.1G). • Council (policy direction): Signalled intent to re‑examine its withdrawal from the Alliance for Gambling Reform and to adopt a formal policy on gaming machines via an upcoming notified motion, which, if passed, would provide a stronger legal and policy foundation for future planning decisions involving hotels and gaming expansion (11:26–13:24, 01:01:21–01:02:30; linked to Item 7.1C). Conflicts of Interest • Nicola Wilson: Declared a declarable conflict of interest under Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 due to a financial interest in a neighbouring property to the Royal Mail Hotel, and left the chamber for the entirety of Item 7.1, complying with statutory COI requirements and protecting the legitimacy of the approval (02:03–02:48; Item 7.1 COI note). • Council: Recorded Wilson’s departure and return in the minutes and ensured she did not vote on the item, thereby reducing appeal and misconduct risk under the Local Government Act and OIA oversight frameworks (Item 7.1 COI; post‑vote note of return).
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MINUTES
General Committee Meeting
Monday, 17 November 2025
12:30 PM 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” GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING The meeting was declared open at 12.30pm.
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 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 2025 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 13 October 2025 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
5. PRESENTATIONS Nil. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
6. DEPUTATIONS Nil.
7 ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
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 (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.
Motion Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener 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 Report.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. Agree to delete condition 52 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 non-amplified entertainment in the northern beer garden. 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 noncompliance in the proposed expansion. Staff may work across varied shifts, and GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
facilities such as a shower and secure locker may improve staff ability to utilise alternative transport. F. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
Amendment No. 1 Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Item C be amended read: 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."; Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
Amendment No. 2 Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly): That Condition 4 (a) be added to read: (a) The playground located within the northern beer garden must only be available for use between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm, seven days a week. Outside these hours, the playground area must be closed and access restricted to prevent use. Lost. For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Lost on the casting vote on of the Chair.
Amendment No. 3 Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly): That Condition 4 (a) be added to read: (a) 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”).
Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: Cr Tom Wegener GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
Amendment No. 4 Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener That Item G be added to read (and the current Item G be renumbered accordingly): 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. Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener 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 Report. 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 non-amplified entertainment in the northern beer garden. 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 noncompliance 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. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
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 Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie Against: None
Cr Nicola Wilson returned to the meeting.
8 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2025 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson 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. 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 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
8.2 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-26 Q1 QUARTERLY REPORTING Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie 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.
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 CLOSED SESSION Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That the meeting be closed to the public for the purpose of discussing:
pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 - a contract 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. CN25113 – WESTERN BATTER MISSING LINK CAPPING CONSTRUCTION;
pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 - legal advice relating to an appeal in the Planning & Environment Court in relation to Item 9.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL D44 OF 2025 – APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET AND SHORTTERM ACCOMMODATION AT 203 - 207 GYMPIE TERRACE, NOOSAVILLE; and
pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 - legal advice relating to an appeal in the Planning & Environment Court so that Council’s in relation to Item 7.2 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).
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 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
Committee Recommendation 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. CN25113 – WESTERN BATTER MISSING LINK CAPPING CONSTRUCTION Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Tom Wegener Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie 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.
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 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 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie 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.
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 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2025
7.2 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) Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener 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. 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 03:24 PM.
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