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Key Decisions & Discussions • Jessica Phillips: Confirmed prior minutes and chaired proceedings; noted Mayor Wilkie’s apology (00:00) (Minutes 3–4.1). • Kim Rawlings: Peregian Digital Hub Tenancy C lease to HubMind Pty Ltd for 3 years + 3-year option; Colliers ran the process; tenant scored 90/100 under Hub criteria (06:22, 26:59) (Item 7.2.1). • Council: Resolved to approve the HubMind lease and recorded corrected confidential attachment titles (25:00) (Item 7.2.1). • Ben Derrick: Presented Biosecurity Surveillance Program 2027–2031 authorisation under Biosecurity Act s235; shire split into 4 survey quarters annually (31:40) (Item 7.2.2 A1–A4). • Amelia Lorentson: Secured amendment noting entry safeguards (ss259, 270), QCAT review right (s367), and annual/public reporting via Environment Strategy; carried unanimously (01:02:46–01:08:55) (Item 7.2.2 B1–B2). • Brian Stockwell: Framed program as early-detection investment protecting environment, ag land, waterways, and human health; stressed landscape-scale surveillance beyond complaint-driven models (01:00:49–01:02:40) (Item 7.2.2). • Richard MacGillivray: Delegated decision report included Cooroy Police Station site; demolition of non-heritage 1950s/60s utilitarian former building noted (01:44–03:03) (Item 7.1.1; Attachment 1 reference). • Councillors: Raised essential worker housing potential for former police land; officers to approach QPS regarding future use (04:13–05:18) (Item 7.1.1 discussion). • Officers: Superseded Planning Scheme (SPS) applications low; 12‑month SPS window closing 25 Sept 2026 (03:08–03:57) (Item 7.1.1). • Councillors: Resourcing concerns noted; program currently run by two officers with declining forced entries and emphasis on education (43:07–44:33) (Item 7.2.2). • Council: Carried all items unanimously (multiple timestamps) (Items 7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2). Contentious / Transparency Matters • Jessica Phillips: Closed meeting to public for Item 7.2.1 under LG Regulation s254D(3) and s254J(3)(g); after 13‑min adjournment stated nothing substantive was discussed—closure addressed a typo in confidential attachment (08:45–10:39; 24:15–25:00) (Item 7.2.1). • Amelia Lorentson: Sought public-record clarity on Hub tenant selection framework and scoring; officers confirmed curated criteria beyond rent affordability (26:04–26:59) (Item 7.2.1). • Amelia Lorentson: Amendment explicitly codified landholder rights and reporting to counter community misinformation (01:07:45–01:08:55) (Item 7.2.2 B1–B2). • Nicola Wilson: On-record correction of “Kin Kin” typo in Survey Area 3 (41:33–41:59) (Item 7.2.2 A3). • Councillors: Considered expanding surveillance beyond hinterland; officers to report back on feasibility (38:55–39:39) (Item 7.2.2). Legal / Risk • Council: Lawful closure for commercial-in-confidence under LG Reg s254D(3), s254J(3)(g); reopening resolved in open session (08:45–10:39) (Item 7.2.1). • Ben Derrick: Entry to land requires notice per Biosecurity Act ss259, 270; landholders may internally review, then QCAT (s367), then Supreme Court on law; parties bear own costs (40:02–40:56) (Item 7.2.2 B1). • Officers: “Enter and clear” orders rare; if non-compliance, Council may remediate and charge landholder (37:51–38:12) (Item 7.2.2). • Jessica Phillips: Staff safety flagged; typically solo visits, no body cams; police may attend if risk; do not enter if gates locked/dogs/resident objects; team members track each other’s location (45:36–47:08) (Item 7.2.2). • Richard MacGillivray: Soil/fill movements tracked under operational works for development (origin/quality), potentially catching contaminants; no register for private small-scale moves (48:10–48:46) (Item 7.2.2). • Kim Rawlings: State biosecurity partnership active for emergent threats (fire ants, avian flu); cost burden on councils persists since 2014 shift (44:33–45:12) (Item 7.2.2). Environmental Concerns • Brian Stockwell: Highlighted risks from Cat’s claw vine to riparian zones; feral deer traffic hazards; fireweed human/stock health; urgency of early detection (01:00:49–01:02:40) (Item 7.2.2). • Officers: Prioritised management of Council conservation lands via Bushland Management Strategic Framework; strong Bushcare/Landcare partnership (49:52–52:31) (Item 7.2.2). • Officers/Councillors: Exploring drones and potential AI/satellite for weed detection; technology promising but early for species-level classification (53:02–53:52; 01:12:53–01:15:01) (Item 7.2.2). • Discussion: Red‑eared slider turtles competitive with natives if established; threats canvassed in Biosecurity Plan (54:21–55:01) (Item 7.2.2). Planning Scheme & Development • Amelia Lorentson: SPS applications low; 12‑month window closes 25 Sept 2026; included dwelling houses and a Kin Kin tourist park (03:08–03:57) (Item 7.1.1). • Officers: Cooroy former police building demolition OK; not heritage within character precinct (01:57–02:22) (Item 7.1.1; Attachment 1 reference). Police Land & Essential Worker Housing • Councillors/Officers: Site zoned Community Facilities; scope exists for affordable/essential worker housing subject to QPS intentions; Council to engage QPS (04:13–05:18) (Item 7.1.1 discussion). • Brian Stockwell: Noted models linking co-working with short-stay worker accommodation as future option (28:20–29:01) (Item 7.2.1 discussion). Short-Term Accommodation & Community Awareness • Amelia Lorentson: Queried SPS approvals incl. tourist park; indicates planning sensitivity in Kin Kin hinterland (03:08–03:57) (Item 7.1.1). • Jessica Phillips: Urged broader community education (e.g., real estate at point-of-sale) on rural weed obligations; officers outlined current letters/web and Land for Wildlife reach (~500 properties) (55:01–55:41) (Item 7.2.2).
Full Official Meeting Minutes
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
10:00am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Jessica Phillips (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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MINUTES
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING The meeting was declared open at 10.00am.
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 Jessica Phillips (Chair) Cr Brian Stockwell Cr Karen Finzel Cr Amelia Lorentson Cr Tom Wegener Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES Cr Frank Wilkie
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 11 AUGUST 2026 Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Karen Finzel Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson That the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 11 August 2026 be received and confirmed. Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
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5. PRESENTATIONS Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS Nil.
7 GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 REPORTS FOR NOTING
7.1.1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – JULY 2026 The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 - Cooroy Police Station
Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Tom Wegener Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for July 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 Nicola Wilson Against: None
7.2 REPORTS FOR ACTION
7.2.1 PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB - TENANCY AGREEMENT Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Karen Finzel Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 (this is not publicly available as it contains information that is confidential to the local government) and pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 7.2.1 Peregian Digital Hub Tenancy Agreement. Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
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Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson 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 Nicola Wilson Against: None
Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Karen Finzel Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council A. Note the report by the Director, Digital Hub & Innovation to the General Committee dated 8 September 2026 regarding the proposed commercial lease of Tenancy C at the Peregian Digital Hub; and B. Agree to enter a commercial lease for Tenancy C at the Peregian Digital Hub, Peregian Beach, to HubMind Pty Ltd for a three-year term with one three-year option, as generally outlined in the report. C. Note the full attachment names as follows: 1. Confidential Attachment 1 – Leasing Overview - Confidential IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 - this is not publicly available as it contains information that is confidential to the Local Government. 2. Confidential Attachment 2 – Lease Proposal - Confidential IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012 - this is not publicly available as it contains information that is confidential to the Local Government.
Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
7.2.2 BIOSECURITY SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM 2027-2031 Motion Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That Council A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 and approve the following Biosecurity Surveillance Program for 2027- 2031 for the Noosa Council region in accordance with section 235 of the Biosecurity Act 2014: 1. Survey Area 1: 1 January to 31st March each year until the end of 2031 for the localities of Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Tinbeerwah, Cooroibah and that part of Doonan that is within the Noosa Council boundary; 2. Survey Area 2: 1 April to 30 June each year until the end of 2031 for the localities of Black Mountain, Federal, and those parts of Ridgewood and Eerwah Vale that are within the Noosa Council boundary;
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3. Survey Area 3: 1 July to 30 September each year until the end of 2031 for the localities of Kin Kin, Pinbarren, Cooran and that part of Como that is within the Noosa Council boundary; and 4. Survey Area 4: 1 October to 31 December each year until the end 2031 for the localities of Pomona, Lake MacDonald, Ringtail Ck, Cootharaba and Boreen Point.
Amendment Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips That B be added to read: B. Notes that 1) the Biosecurity Surveillance Program will be conducted in accordance with the entry and landholder protection provisions of the Biosecurity Act 2014, including notification and entry procedures under sections 259 and 270, and the right of landholders to seek an external review through QCAT under section 367; and 2) program outcomes, including inspection activity, education and compliance actions, will be reported to Council through the Environment Strategy Annual Report, with a final report provided to Council at the conclusion of the Program in 2031. Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That Council A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2026 and approve the following Biosecurity Surveillance Program for 2027- 2031 for the Noosa Council region in accordance with section 235 of the Biosecurity Act 2014: 1. Survey Area 1: 1 January to 31st March each year until the end of 2031 for the localities of Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Tinbeerwah, Cooroibah and that part of Doonan that is within the Noosa Council boundary; 2. Survey Area 2: 1 April to 30 June each year until the end of 2031 for the localities of Black Mountain, Federal, and those parts of Ridgewood and Eerwah Vale that are within the Noosa Council boundary; 3. Survey Area 3: 1 July to 30 September each year until the end of 2031 for the localities of Kin Kin, Pinbarren, Cooran and that part of Como that is within the Noosa Council boundary; and 4. Survey Area 4: 1 October to 31 December each year until the end 2031 for the localities of Pomona, Lake MacDonald, Ringtail Ck, Cootharaba and Boreen Point. B. Note that 1. The Biosecurity Surveillance Program will be conducted in accordance with the entry and landholder protection provisions of the Biosecurity Act 2014, including notification and entry procedures under sections 259 and 270, and the right of landholders to seek an external review through QCAT under
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section 367; and 2. Program outcomes, including inspection activity, education and compliance actions, will be reported to Council through the Environment Strategy Annual Report, with a final report provided to Council at the conclusion of the Program in 2031
Carried. For: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson Against: None
Disclaimer: The transcript below is produced by our own transcription systems and will contain errors and omissions, including incorrect speaker attribution. It is provided for informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or incomplete — do not rely on this content; for definitive statements, speakers, decisions and context, always refer to official council sources. We accept no responsibility or liability for any reliance on it.
