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First Point SMP section passed amid debate, 25 affordable rentals approved, Composting ECI advanced, Climate resilience actions noted, Budget adopted, Landslide contract awarded.
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• Amelia Lorentson: Motion carried (as amended) to include a dedicated First Point section in the forthcoming Surf Management Plan, with work to be considered alongside all Destination Management Plan actions and subject to funding (Item 10.1; 28:44–33:07; 43:54–48:01).
• Affordable housing: Approval of MCU25/0118 for 25 small affordable rental dwellings at 64 Lake Macdonald Dr, Cooroy under conditions (Item 11.3.1).
• Bounce Hostel: Approved “Other Change” to add Food and Drink Outlet; conditions 2, 4, 65 amended; prior operations showed no unreasonable impacts (Item 11.1.2).
• Commercial use of community land: Amended policy adopted; report on high-use permits tender outcomes due before current permits expire 30 June 2026 (Item 11.1.1).
• Environment grants: Multi‑year Environment Collaboration and Alliance Grants advertising delayed 12 months; one‑year bridging grants to current recipients if needed (Item 11.1.5).
• Climate resilience: Noted actions from “Cascading Climate Risks from Critical Infrastructure Failure” incl. LDCC/Depot upgrades, governance, data systems, and SCC partnership; to inform 26/27 budget bids (Item 11.1.6).
• Annual Report 2024–25 adopted, including audited financial statements (Item 11.2.1).
• Councillor remuneration: 3.25% increase for Mayor/Deputy/Councillors effective 1 July 2026 (Item 11.2.2).
• DRFA procurement: CEO delegated authority to execute/amend administer DRFA reconstruction contracts in 2026–27 beyond general financial delegation; PCAWT to advise (Item 11.2.3).
• Composting facility: Orez Solutions Pty Ltd selected for ECI up to $1.1m ex GST; any later D&C award requires separate Council decision (Item 11.2.5).
• Budget Review 2 approved; Financial Performance Jan 2026 noted; Capital Program status noted with correction (Items 11.3.2–11.3.4; 11.2.4).
• Major Events: Approved 2026–27 sponsorships up to $230k, subject to budget; new Sustainable Events Strategy under development (Item 11.3.6; Confid. s254D(3) LG Reg 2012).
• Confidential contract award: Sunshine Creek Landslide stabilisation to Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd for $2,492,858.96 ex GST; CEO delegated to administer and vary up to 17.57% of project budget (Items 13.1; 56:42–01:21:06).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Brian Stockwell: Opposed First Point motion as “queue jumping” DMP actions and pre‑empting scope before stakeholder input; cited need for heritage studies and equity across Shire (19:30–24:30).
• Nicola Wilson: Queried wording “prioritising… alongside” as contradictory; led to amendment removing “prioritising” (31:07–32:49).
• Jessica Phillips: Supported motion citing councillor duty to reflect community interests despite process concerns; points of order raised during debate (33:58–35:46; 34:17–34:32).
• Karen Finzel: Supported intent but raised equity and internal process capacity concerns (35:49–37:32).
• Frank Wilkie: Brokered amendment clarifying SMP is one of many DMP actions, considered via budget; amendment passed 4–3 (28:44–33:07; 43:01–43:25).
• Anita Lakeland: On public question, confirmed Mayor’s “another 60 dwellings” remark relied on internal planning advice only; no specific studies; future uses to consider broader values and community consultation (8.2; 04:38–05:23).
Legal / Risk
• Conflict management: Council resolved under s150ES Local Government Act 2009 that Amelia Lorentson could participate/vote on policy (not tender) despite declarable interests (Item 11.1.1; 49:30–51:42).
• Confidentiality: Meeting closed under s254J(3)(g) LG Reg 2012 to discuss CN25253 contract; reopened then resolved award and CEO delegations (Item 13.1; 56:42–01:21:06).
• Delegations: DRFA reconstruction CEO delegation under s257(1) LGA 2009 not limited by general financial delegation; PCAWT to advise – heightened probity needs (Item 11.2.3).
• Planning Act compliance: Reports for MCU changes noted as provided in accordance with s63(5) Planning Act 2016 (Items 11.1.2; 11.3.1).
• Events funding: Recommendations contained confidential attachment under s254D(3) LG Reg 2012 (Item 11.3.6).
• Public safety duty: Cooroy Mountain Rd questions answered – no immediate defects, cyclical maintenance; upgrades prioritised by risk factors; consider sectional upgrades – mitigates liability posture while not committing capex (8.1; 01:47–03:40).
Planning, Development & Housing
• 64 Lake Macdonald Dr: 25 affordable rentals approved; prior Mayor comment of “potentially another 60 dwellings” rests on internal advice and a Jan 23, 2025 resolution requiring evaluation of open space, heritage, community uses, amenity, with consultation (Item 11.3.1; 8.2; 04:38–05:23).
• Bounce Hostel: Food & Drink Outlet reinstatement endorsed as reasonable extension to preferred Visitor Accommodation use; reflects Noosa Plan 2006/2020 intent (Item 11.1.2).
Environmental Concerns & Coastal Management
• Amelia Lorentson: Argued First Point’s unique surf/heritage values, vulnerability to sand pumping/coastal works; advocated SMP section, monitoring, triggers, and exploring local/state heritage listing (10:36–19:11).
• Kim Rawlings: Heritage program overview: completed audit of built heritage register; next stage community consultation; flagged future scenic amenity overlay work incl. Noosa Head precinct for further assessment (26:50–28:44).
• ALGA motions endorsed: microplastics reduction; recycled water for firefighting; emergency medical workforce; cyber/fraud/info‑sharing; youth employment in LG; C&D waste recovery (Item 11.3.5).
• Composting facility progression via ECI signalled organics diversion priority and staged probity (Item 11.2.5).
Transport & Infrastructure
• Shaun Walsh: Cooroy Mountain Rd: 200 km unsealed network; current inspections show no urgent defects; risk‑based prioritisation; sectional upgrades more cost‑effective (8.1; 01:47–03:40).
• Sunshine Creek Landslide: $2.49m stabilisation works awarded; CEO empowered to vary up to 17.57% – manage geotechnical unknowns within set cap (Item 13.1).
Conflicts of Interest
• Amelia Lorentson: Declared interests (surf lessons; children’s prior employment/club coaching by tender applicants) on Commercial High Use Permits policy; permitted to participate/vote as matter was policy, not a tender (Item 11.1.1; 49:30–51:42).
Official Meeting MinutesRead minutes ↗
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 19 February 2026
10:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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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
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener (via Microsoft Teams)
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
Acting Director Strategy and Environment Anita Lakeland
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 22 JANUARY 2026
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 22 January 2026 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
Nil.
8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
8.1 ANDY TAYLOR
QUESTION 1
With consideration to the previously provided engineer's report for the gravel road section of Cooroy Mountain Road does Noosa Council intend to allocate any funds to the repair of the gravel road section of Cooroy Mountain Road in the 2026-2027 year budget?
RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Budget submissions for capital expenditure for the 26/27 Financial Year are currently being prepared, so at this stage it is not possible to determine if capital funding will be allocated to Cooroy Mountain Road in the 2026/27 financial year. The engineering report presented is noted and the request for sealing the remaining section of Cooroy Mountain Road will be considered along with other similar requests on other parts of the unsealed road network.
Council maintains approximately 200km of unsealed roads across the region and prioritisation for upgrades to gravel roads considers many factors such as vehicle type and volumes, average speeds, crash history, road geometry, road function and road performance. Council also undertakes maintenance in the form of grading, pavement patching, drainage works and vegetation management.
QUESTION 2
Given the confirmed risk as outlined in the provided independent engineer's report for the gravel road section of Cooroy Mountain Road can council confirm the current priority ranking of the gravel road section of Cooroy Mountain Road for repair?
RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Council notes the engineers report and confirms the road has been inspected by experienced engineering officers. There are no immediate defects requiring urgent repair, but it is noted that the road does require all users to drive to conditions, consistent with all unsealed roads in the Shire. Council maintains its unsealed road network on a cyclical maintenance program for production and cost efficiencies in accordance with adopted service standards. Requests for upgrade are prioritised as outlined previously. It is noted that sectional upgrades, as opposed to complete length upgrade, provides a more cost-effective treatment of specific hazards for any future upgrade works.
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8.2 PAT SPICER
QUESTION 1
What specific reports, studies, or expert advice did Council rely on when Mayor Wilkie announced on 1 October 2025 that, after 25 units are built at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, the site could “support potentially another 60 dwellings”, across the two remaining lots?
RESPONSE PROVIDED BY ANITA LAKELAND, ACTING DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
The reference made in Mayor Wilkie's statement on 1 October 2025 to the site “supporting potentially another 60 dwellings” was based on advice provided by Council’s expert planning staff. No specific reports or studies were undertaken. In estimating the potential for 60 dwellings, Council’s planning staff took into account the Council resolution of 23 January
2025. This resolution requires that any process considering future uses of the remaining two sites must evaluate not only housing options, but also open space, cultural heritage, community uses, landscape and amenity, and other relevant land use planning matters. The process will involve community consultation.
The meeting adjourned at 10.05am.
The meeting resumed at 10.10am.
9 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
10.1 PROTECTING FIRST POINT, NOOSA HEADS
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Cr Lorentson – refer to: 2026-02-19 Attachment 1 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 19 February 2026 - Notice of Motion Item 10.1 - further Councillor comment
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council:
A. Include a dedicated section for First Point within the proposed Surf Management Plan (SMP) to recognise its unique significance and ensure its values are formally considered in coastal management; and B. Identify any resourcing or funding requirements and, as part of upcoming budget deliberations, consider prioritising this work, noting that any action will be subject to funding availability.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Item A and B be amended to read:
A. Include a dedicated section for First Point within the proposed Surf Management Plan
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(SMP) to recognise its unique significance and ensure its values are formally considered in coastal management, noting that the Surf Management Plan is one of many actions identified for Council consideration under the Destination Management Plan; and B. Identify any resourcing or funding requirements and, as part of upcoming budget deliberations, consider this work alongside all other actions, noting that any action will be subject to funding availability.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Nicola Wilson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Include a dedicated section for First Point within the proposed Surf Management Plan (SMP) to recognise its unique significance and ensure its values are formally considered in coastal management, noting that the Surf Management Plan is one of many actions identified for council consideration under the Destination Management Plan; and B. Identify any resourcing or funding requirements and, as part of upcoming budget deliberations, consider this work alongside all other actions, noting that any action will be subject to funding availability.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom Wegener Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Nicola Wilson
11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
11.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 10
FEBRUARY 2026
11.1.1. COMMERCIAL USE OF COMMUNITY LAND POLICY AMENDMENTS AND
UPCOMING TENDER PROCESS
Cr Amelia Lorentson
"In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest for Item 11.1.1 - COMMERCIAL
USE OF COMMUNITY LAND POLICY AMENDMENTS AND UPCOMING
TENDER PROCESS on this agenda as I take weekly surfing lessons with Josh Constable who is an applicant in the Upcoming Commercial High Use Tender Process and as my children have previously worked (over 16-18 months ago) for Dean Brady who is an applicant in the Upcoming Commercial High Use Tender Process and my children are also members of Noosa Board Riders Assoc/Club where they are coached by Dean Brady (also an applicant in the tender). I request to stay in the meeting as the report is a policy document not a tender document."
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Amelia Lorentson and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Amelia Lorentson may participate and vote on this matter as Council believes that Cr Lorentson can make an impartial decision in the public interest.
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 Cr Amelia Lorentson having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee dated 19 January 2026 regarding the Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendment and Upcoming Tender Process; B. Adopt the amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy included as Attachment 2; and C. Note a further report detailing the outcomes of the Commercial High Use Permits tender process will be presented to Council prior to the expiry of existing permits on 30 June 2026.
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
11.1.2. MCU18/0102.03 - APPLICATION FOR OTHER CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL FOR BOUNCE HOSTEL, FOOD & DRINK OUTLET AT 14-16
MARY ST, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Manger Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding application MCU18/0102.03 for an Other Change to include a Food and Drink Outlet to Development Approval for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 – Conventional situated at 16 Mary Street Noosaville and:
A. Approve the Other Change to include the Food and Drink Outlet; B. Amend Conditions 2, 4 and 65 outlined in Attachment 1.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
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1. The use has previously operated from the site and demonstrated that it does not result in unreasonable impacts on the surrounding area.
2. The existing backpackers was approved based on the site being specifically identified for the Visitor Accommodation (Type 4 Conventional) use under the Noosa Plan 2006 which is also reflected in the Noosa Plan 2020 which facilities Short Term Accommodation on the site. The inclusion of a Food and Drink Outlet associated with this land use is a reasonable and practical extension of the preferred existing land use.
11.1.3. MCU25/0118 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
MULITIPLE DWELLING - AFFORDABLE RENTAL PREMISES (25 X SMALL
DWELLINGS) AT 64 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, COOROY
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.3 be referred to the General Committee Meeting 16 February 2026 due to the significance of the issue.
11.1.4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
DECEMBER 2025
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for December 2025 as provided at Attachment 1 to the Report.
11.1.5. MULTI-YEAR ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATION GRANTS AND
ORGANISATIONAL ALLIANCE GRANTS PROPOSED RESCHEDULE
That Council
A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee dated 10 February 2026 regarding Multi-year Environment Grants Proposed Reschedule; B. Delay the advertising and distribution of Multi-year Environmental Collaboration Grants and Environment Organisation Alliance Grants for 12 months; and C. Provide a one-year bridging grant to the current MEC and Alliance recipients based on current milestones and program objectives if appropriate and if required by the receiving organisation.
11.1.6. CASCADING CLIMATE RISKS FROM CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
FAILURE PROJECT REPORT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Program Lead - Climate Adaptation to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026; and B. Note the priority actions to implement the key findings from the project, as listed below:
i. Implementation of adaptation and resilience measures for the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) and Noosaville Depot.
ii. Establishment of management solutions that improve corporate policies, systems and procedures to build resilience to critical infrastructure failure and cascading climate risks.
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iii. Establishment of required organisational governance to drive a holistic climate adaptation response to compounding critical infrastructure failure.
iv. Establishment of internal data collection to inform future investigations and improve Council’s ability to address the consequences of critical infrastructure failure.
v. Continued engagement with critical infrastructure and critical service providers through the continuation of the Stakeholder Reference Group.
vi. Continued partnership with the Sunshine Coast Council to build on findings and identify joint solutions to manage the cascading impacts of critical infrastructure failure.
C. Note the recommendations of the study will be used to inform budget submission for Council consideration for the 26/27 FY.
11.1.7. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Recommendations of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 10 February 2026 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
11.2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 10
FEBRUARY 2026
11.2.1. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2024 - 2025
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Governance Manager to the Services and Organisation Committee meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding corporate reporting.
B. Adopt the Noosa Shire Council 2024 - 2025 Annual Report, which incorporates the audited Financial Statements for 2024 - 2025 financial year, as presented in Attachment 1.
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor amendments to the document prior to publication.
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11.2.2. COUNCILLOR REMUNERATION UPDATE
That Council:
A. Note the report by the People & Culture Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee dated 10 February 2026 regarding the Local Government Remuneration Commission Annual Report 2025; and B. Approves the remuneration increase of 3.25% for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors effective from 1 July 2026.
11.2.3. SOURCING RECOMMENDATION: DRFA 2025 - RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
That Council
A. Note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding contracts applicable to the execution of work related to Disaster Reconstruction B. Pursuant to section 257 (1) of the Local Government Act 2009, delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute, amend and administer contracts on behalf of Council that are directly related to the construction for the repair, reconstruction or betterment of infrastructure. Specifically, those contracts approved by QRA for reconstruction funding under the DRFA program, for work that commences in the 2026 and 2027 calendar years.
C. Resolve that the delegation in Item B above is not limited by any general financial delegations that apply to exercising the Chief Executive Officer’s power and may be exercised to bind Council to a contract sum that exceeds the Chief Executive Officer's general financial delegation; and D. Resolve to convene the Procurement Contracts Assessment Working Team (PCAWT) to provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the exercise of the CEO’s delegation pursuant to Item B above.
11.2.4. CAPITAL PROGRAM 2025 - 2026 DELIVERY STATUS REPORT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Infrastructure Planner to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting, 10 February 2026, providing an update on the 2025/26 Capital Works Program as at 31 December 2025.
B. Note the correction of the error in Table 1 – Capital Finance data as at 31 December 2025 Actual Year to Date to read $12,400,000.
11.2.5. CN24799 COMPOSTING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) OUTCOME AND
RECOMMENDATION TO COMMENCE EARLY CONTRACTOR
INVOLVEMENT (ECI)
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Waste Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee dated 10 February 2026 regarding the Composting Facility procurement process; B. Approve the selection of Orez Solutions Pty Ltd as the successful respondent to Request for Tender CN24799 (the Procurement Process) for a contract amount of no greater than $1,100,000 (excluding GST);
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C. Authorise the CEO the power to negotiate, finalise and execute an early contractor involvement contract (ECI Contract) with the successful respondent on behalf of Council, and take any other steps necessary or incidental to finalising the Procurement Process (including notifying any unsuccessful tenderers), pursuant to section 257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009; D. Note that:
a. in the event an ECI Contract is entered into, Council intends to enter into a design and construct contract (D&C Contract) pursuant to the ECI Contract at a later stage; b. the award of the D&C contract is subject to and conditional upon a further Council resolution, and a report will be presented to Council for a decision about any D&C Contract in due course.
11.2.6. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Recommendations of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 10 February 2026 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
11.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 16 FEBRUARY 2026
11.3.1. MCU25/0118 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
MULITIPLE DWELLING - AFFORDABLE RENTAL PREMISES (25 X SMALL
DWELLINGS) AT 64 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, COOROY (REFERRED
FROM PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 10 FEBRUARY
2026 - ITEM 7.3)
That Council
A. Note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding application MCU25/0118 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use
- Multiple dwelling – Affordable Rental Premises (25 x small dwellings) situated at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy; B. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1; and C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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11.3.2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2026
That Council note the report by the Revenue Services Manager and Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General Committee dated 16 February 2026 regarding Council's financial performance to 31 January 2026.
11.3.3. BUDGET REVIEW 2 - 2026
That Council
A. Note the report by the Revenue Services Manager and Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General Committee dated 16 February 2026 regarding Budget Review 2 for the 2025/26 Financial year; and B. Approve the proposed amendments to the 2025/26 Budget and Long-Term Forecast as outlined in Attachments 1 to 7 to the report.
11.3.4. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025-2026 Q2 QUARTERLY REPORTING
That Council
A. Note the report by the Executive Officer to the General Committee dated 16 February 2026 regarding the Operational Plan 2025-2026; B. Note the progress report for Quarter 2 (FY25/26) of the Operational Plan 20252026 provided as Attachment 1; and C. Note the status of Council's Operational Key Performance Measures for Quarter 2 (FY25/26) provided as Attachment 2.
11.3.5. PROPOSED MOTIONS FOR SUBMISSION TO ALGA NATIONAL GENERAL
ASSEMBLY 2026
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) 2026 and A. Approve the following motions to be submitted to the ALGA NGA 2026:
1. Motion #1 titled: "Reducing Microplastics in Waterways" (as provided at Attachment 1), initiated by Cr Lorentson;
2. Motion #2 titled: "Recycled Water for Emergency Firefighting" (as provided at Attachment 2), initiated by Cr Lorentson;
3. Motion #3 titled: "Emergency Medical Workforce Support" (as provided at Attachment 3), initiated by Cr Lorentson;
4. Motion #4 titled: "Internal Cyber Security, Fraud Controls and Information Sharing in Local Government" (as provided at Attachment 4), initiated by Cr Lorentson;
5. Motion #5 titled: "National Youth Employment & Training Pathways in Local Government" (as provided at Attachment 5), initiated by Cr Lorentson;
6. Motion #6 titled: "National Framework to Improve Construction and Demolition Waste Recovery" (as provided at Attachment 6), initiated by Cr Lorentson; B. Approve Cr Lorentson and Cr Wilson to attend under the Councillors' Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities Policy (Councillors' Mandatory Representation funding - Item 2.1) and present the motions at the National General Assembly, should they wish to attend.
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11.3.6. MAJOR EVENT FUNDING APPROVALS
That Council
A. Note the report by the Manager Economic Development and Destination Management to the General Committee dated 16 February 2026; B. Approve the Major Event Sponsorship Funding for a transition year being 2026-27 as outlined in Attachment 1 - Major Event Funding Recommendations (Confidential IAW with S 254D(3) of the LG Reg 2012) subject to sufficient funds totalling $230,000 being allocated in the adopted 2026-27 Council budget; and C. Note that the new Noosa Sustainable Events Strategy, Policy and Assessment criteria are under development and will guide future processes.
11.3.7. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS ENBLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 16 February 2026 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
12 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Refer to Closed Session.
13 CLOSED SESSION
13.1 CONTRACT NUMBER CN25253
SUNSHINE CREEK LANDSLIDE
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing a contract proposed to be made by Council and in particular, the potential commercial negotiations in relation to that contract for Item 13.1 - CONTRACT NUMBER CN25253 SUNSHINE CREEK LANDSLIDE.
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
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 FEBRUARY 2026
REOPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
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
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 February 2026 regarding:
A. Award Contract No. CN25253 for Sunshine Creek Landslide Stabilisation to Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd at a value of $2,492,858.96 (excluding GST); B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and do all the things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council; and C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to amend the contract up to 17.57% of the budget allocated for the project.
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
14 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on Thursday 19 March 2026 at 10.00am.
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The meeting closed at 11.21am.
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- RAL25/0004.01 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “64 Lake Macdonald Drive” in the transcript
- RAL25/0004.01 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “64 Lake Macdonald Drive” in the transcript
- OPW25/0057.01 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “64 Lake Macdonald Drive” in the transcript
- MCU18/0102.03 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “14-16 Mary Street” in the transcript
- MCU25/0118 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “64 Lake Macdonald Drive” in the transcript
- MCU18/0102 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “14-16 Mary Street” in the transcript
- MCU18/0102.02 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “14-16 Mary Street” in the transcript
- MCU18/0102.01 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “14-16 Mary Street” in the transcript
- OPW25/0057.01 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “64 Lake Macdonald Drive” in the transcript
- MCU25/0118 · documents ↗ Address match · Read “64 Lake Macdonald Drive” in the transcript
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