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Item 11.1.1.2026-02-19 · OrdinaryOfficial item record

Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendments and Upcoming Tender Process

Final resolution: Carried

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 a… Full wording ↓

For 7: Frank Wilkie, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson, Jessica Phillips.

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What was decided?

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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.

Official item minutes · Event 2

1Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: 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 7 named

Tom WegenerJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonBrian StockwellKaren Finzel

Against 0 named

No names recorded on this side.

Official minutes · section 3

2Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: 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 7 named

Frank WilkieAmelia LorentsonBrian StockwellKaren FinzelTom WegenerNicola WilsonJessica Phillips

Against 0 named

No names recorded on this side.

Official minutes · section 11

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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."
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
  1. 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;
  2. Adopt the amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy included as Attachment 2; and
  3. 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



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Amelia Lorentson49:37
Accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest for item 11.11 commercial use of community land policy amendments and upcoming tender process on this agenda as I take weekly surfing lessons with Josh constable as an applicant in the upcoming commercial high use tender process and as my children have previously worked. In over 16 20, to 18 months ago for Dean Brady who I believe is also an applicant for the upcoming commercial high use tender process and my children are also members of the Noosa Boardriders club association where they are coached by Dean Brady. I request to stay in the meeting the report in front of us is a policy document. I'm not a tender document. Councillor Stockwell.
Frank Wilkie52:13
Thank you. That's carried. We now come to the item itself, commercial use of community land policy and amendments and tender process. We have a mover and a seconder for that. I happen to move. I happen to second. And by Councillor Phillips. All in favour? Yes. Is that a yes, Tom? Yes. Oh, great. We can hear you now. Thank you. 11.1.2, application for other change to development approval for Bounce Hostel food and drink outlet at 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville. 11.1.3, was referred to the General Committee. 11.1.4, planning applications decided by delegated authority, December 2025.11.1 multi.5-Year environment collaboration grants and organisational alliance grants proposed reschedule. 11. Point, let's see, time we hear you online. 11.1.6 cascading climate risks from critical infrastructure failure project report. 11.1.7 is the Planning & Environment Committee recommendations en bloc. May I have a mover and seconder that these recommendations be moved and adopted. Happy to move. Councillor Finzel, move Councillor Lorentson, all those in favour? All in favour? Yes. Thank you, that's carried. 11.2. Service. And organisation committee recommendations dated 10 February. 11.2.1 Noosa Shire Council annual report 11.2.2 Council remuneration update 11.2.3 sourcing recommendation DRFA which is disaster reconstruction, that's disaster funding authority funding reconstruction project procurement strategy 11.2.4 capital program 2526 delivery status report 11.2.5 composting Expression of Interest EOI outcome and recommendation to commence early contractor involvement 11.2.6 Services & Organisation Committee Recommendations en bloc. May we have a mover and a seconder for that? Councillor Phillips moved. We can move. Councillor Finzel? Seconded. Councillor Wilson? That's JP and Councillor Wilson. Councillor Phillips moved. All in favour? Yes. Carried unanimously. General Committee recommendations. Application 11.3.1. Application for Material Change of Use for multiple dwellings, affordable rental premises, 25 small dwellings at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. Which was referred from the Planning & Environment Committee. 11.3.2. Financial Performance Report January. Performance report January 2026.11.3.3. Budget Review 2, 2026.11.3.4. Operational plan 2025, 2026. Quarterly 2, quarterly reporting. 11.3.5. Proposed motions for submission to ALGA National General Assembly, 2026.11.3.6. Major event funding approvals. 11.3.7. General Committee recommendations en bloc. May I have a mover and a seconder for the General Committee recommendations to be adopted, except for. Happy to move. By Councillor Finzel, seconded by Councillor Stockwell. All in favour? Yes. That's unanimous. We have one report direct to the Ordinary Meeting, which is for a contract number CN25253 Sunshine Creek Landslide. This being a confidential report, we will go straight into confidential session of the agenda. So I'd like to move that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J 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. I have a seconder for that please? I'll give you a second. By Councillor Phillips. All in favour? That's unanimous. We ask that the meeting be closed.
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