Noosa Council meetings 2026: transcripts, votes and minutes

Ordinary Meeting (#967)15 October 20262 hours 3 mins ZEN alliance approved with tighter accountability, Destination Stewardship Council established, Affordable Cooroy rentals approved, Events framework adopted, Finances favourable, Gallery Option 5 feasibility advanced. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Bill Haddrill David Lewis Alison HamblinApologies:Amelia Lorentson ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie 44mMotions Decided21 decided · 19 carriedContested Divisions5Amendments7 · 6 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

General Committee Meeting (#956)6 October 20264 hours 6 mins Affordable rentals in Cooroy approved w/ 20-yr covenant, Events framework adopted, Biosecurity Plan adopted, Zero Emissions alliance deferred, Aquatic Centre strategy endorsed, Gallery case deferred. Committee Members:Jessica Phillips Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Bill Haddrill Alison Hamblin David LewisApologies:Amelia Lorentson ChairJessica Phillips Most recorded airtimeJessica Phillips 47mMotions Decided16 decided · 16 carriedContested Divisions3Amendments2 · 2 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

Ordinary Meeting (#966)17 September 20261 hour 23 mins Holts Rd rezoning opposed over lack of site-specific studies and water catchment risks, Offsets policy adopted, Financials and surcharge removal, Peregian Hub 3-yr lease, 3-yr option. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Bill Haddrill Paul BrinkmanDeputations:Andrew Savage Rosemary Baker Bradley SimpsonPublic:Joanne Hoey ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeWayne Deane 9mMotions Decided4 decided · 4 carriedContested Divisions1Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#955)8 September 20261 hour 15 mins HubMind approved: 3-yr lease w/ 3-yr option, Biosecurity Surveillance Program authorised with safeguards/reporting, Police land explored for essential worker housing, Closed-session transparency addressed, Items unanimous. Committee Members:Jessica Phillips Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun WalshApologies:Frank Wilkie ChairJessica Phillips Most recorded airtimeBen Derrick 12mMotions Decided7 decided · 7 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments1 · 1 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

Ordinary Meeting (#965)20 August 20265 hours 15 mins Lions Park interim approval for 2026 overflow parking and LMP scoping, BR1 adopted incl. capital reprofile, Waste-to-energy trial okayed, Community Tenure and Infrastructure Charges adopted. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh Paul BrinkmanDeputations:Cecile Saraiva David Jones Anthony Slattery Adrian ReedPublic:Eduoard Riottot Mathew Hoffman Pat Spicer ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 58mMotions Decided17 decided · 15 carriedContested Divisions7Amendments3 · 3 carriedNotified Motions2Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#954)11 August 20267 hours 13 mins Lions Park LMP legality clarified and consultation staged, Capital Works scrutiny and delivery progress, Housing supply and STA enforcement, Infrastructure Charges adopted, Community Tenure Policy updated. Committee Members:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh Paul BrinkmanApologies:Brian Stockwell ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 1h 7mMotions Decided22 decided · 17 carriedContested Divisions7Amendments7 · 1 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

Ordinary Meeting (#964)16 July 20266 hours 34 mins Divisive Lions Park overflow parking process, Opposition to DRFA reforms, Go Noosa changes, Burgess Creek ICMP consultation, LGAQ motions incl. STA reform, Hilton Esplanade consultation, finances. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun WalshDeputations:Frances Atkins Tayce Scott Kirsten Norden Jacqueline Gray Melinda GannonPublic:Susan Dewar ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie 1h 5mMotions Decided20 decided · 18 carriedContested Divisions6Amendments5 · 4 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest3Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#953)7 July 20265 hours 47 mins Transport Decisions: Cease Lions Park overflow, Pivot to satellite parking by Dec 2026, Movement & Connection Plan adopted, Burgess Creek catchment plan consultation, 2026–27 Plan adopted. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 57mMotions Decided19 decided · 16 carriedContested Divisions4Amendments6 · 3 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest2Attendance7 councillors present

Special Meeting (#1158)23 June 20261 hour 20 mins Budget adopted: 48m and 6.1% residential uplift, Levies and waste charges set, Capital for bridges, roads and recovery, Councillors flagged efficiency, risks and cyber controls. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie 31mMotions Decided28 decided · 28 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present

Ordinary Meeting (#963)18 June 20264 hours 13 mins Active Street halted; grant reallocation sought, Tourism Noosa deed approved, Fees and charges adopted, Grants endorsed with guideline review, Biosecurity engagement, Financials stable. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh Kerri Contini ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 30mMotions Decided17 decided · 16 carriedContested Divisions6Amendments2 · 1 carriedNotified Motions1Conflicts of Interest4Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#952)9 June 20266 hours 36 mins Active Street halted with grants reallocated, Tourism Noosa deed approved on casting vote, Botanic Gardens masterplan adopted, Noosa Junction land exchange endorsed, Biosecurity plan to consultation. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Shaun WalshApologies:Frank Wilkie ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 1h 22mMotions Decided31 decided · 25 carriedContested Divisions9Amendments7 · 2 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

Ordinary Meeting (#962)21 May 20261 hour 25 mins Settled planning appeals with conditions, Adopted Child Safeguarding Policy, Endorsed school transfer from Qld Govt, Awarded bridge and facility contracts, Approved commercial use permits, Noted finances. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Anita Lakeland Shaun WalshApologies:Brian Stockwell ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeZach Morton-Adair 17mMotions Decided13 decided · 13 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest2Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

General Committee Meeting (#951)12 May 20264 hours 2 mins Child Safeguarding Policy adopted, Qld Govt transfer of 1 School St Pomona for Men’s Shed advanced, Doonella Bridge and Changing Places contracts awarded, Standing Orders review. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Shaun Walsh ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeBrian Stockwell 22mMotions Decided20 decided · 20 carriedContested Divisions1Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest3Attendance7 councillors present

Ordinary Meeting (#961)16 April 20262 hours 52 mins Burgess Creek erosion actions and responsibilities clarified, Tourism Noosa funding with stronger KPIs and annual reporting, Finances favourable, governance tightened, Organics grant and landfill capping progressed. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh Patrick MurphyDeputations:Francis Murray ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 27mMotions Decided15 decided · 15 carriedContested Divisions3Amendments3 · 3 carriedNotified Motions1Conflicts of Interest1Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#950)13 April 20262 hours 19 mins Tourism Noosa deed not adopted, Funding uncertainty, KPIs and governance debated, Amendment allowing funding review passed, Force majeure clause flagged, Pool and gym contracts awarded. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh Patrick Murphy ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 21mMotions Decided13 decided · 10 carriedContested Divisions3Amendments1 · 1 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting (#938)7 April 202636 mins Lease renewal for Poolside NAC café approved, Two-yr term w/ three 1-yr options, Sustainability clauses pending, Confidential negotiations, Mowing contract awarded, Compost grant, Landfill capping endorsed. Committee Members:Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Nicola Wilson Frank WilkieNon Committee Members:Amelia Lorentson Tom WegenerExecutive:Larry Sengstock Shaun Walsh Margaret Gatt ChairKaren Finzel Most recorded airtimeKaren Finzel 6mMotions Decided7 decided · 7 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting (#926)7 April 202610 mins Delegated decisions noted with one refusal for improper referral, Noosa Blue short‑term accom. conversion retaining manager’s unit, No SPS short‑term accom. surge, Transparency upheld, Compliance monitored. Committee Members:Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Frank WilkieNon Committee Members:Karen FinzelExecutive:Larry Sengstock Patrick Murphy ChairAmelia Lorentson Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 4mMotions Decided2 decided · 2 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

Ordinary Meeting (#960)19 March 20261 hour 14 mins Waterways Authority Bill opposed over ambiguities and overlaps, Governance updates adopted, Planning amendments initiated, Lions Park overflow parking trial approved, Meeting reforms and conflict declared. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Craig YoungPublic:Brian O'Connor ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie 24mMotions Decided12 decided · 12 carriedContested Divisions4Amendments3 · 3 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest1Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#1154)16 March 20263 hours 21 mins Appointments overhauled and CEO to review groups, Meeting structure from May 2026, Councillors on committees and 12‑month review, Wilkie COI deferred item, Orders tightened, Finances favourable. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Craig Young ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeBrian Stockwell 28mMotions Decided11 decided · 9 carriedContested Divisions3Amendments7 · 3 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest1Attendance7 councillors present

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting (#937)10 March 20261 hour 9 mins Complaints policy modernised to Australian standards improving accessibility, Landfill options exploration approved after closed session, Audit & Risk committee fees raised, Holiday Parks strong results. Committee Members:Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Nicola Wilson Frank WilkieNon Committee Members:Tom WegenerExecutive:Larry Sengstock Shaun Walsh Kim Rawlings Margaret Gatt ChairKaren Finzel Most recorded airtimeKaren Finzel 9mMotions Decided8 decided · 8 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting (#925)10 March 202629 mins Holts Rd s18 rezoning advanced with consultation and safeguards, Industrial land supply targeting larger lots w/ 5–10 yr lead, Minor fixes adopted and TIA s42 granted. Committee Members:Amelia Lorentson Frank Wilkie Brian Stockwell Tom WegenerNon Committee Members:Karen Finzel Jessica PhillipsExecutive:Larry Sengstock Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh ChairAmelia Lorentson Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 10mMotions Decided5 decided · 5 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

Ordinary Meeting (#959)19 February 20261 hour 21 mins First Point SMP section passed amid debate, 25 affordable rentals approved, Composting ECI advanced, Climate resilience actions noted, Budget adopted, Landslide contract awarded. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Shaun Walsh Anita LakelandPublic:Andy Taylor Pat Spicer ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 16mMotions Decided11 decided · 11 carriedContested Divisions2Amendments1 · 1 carriedNotified Motions1Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#948)16 February 20262 hours 11 mins Affordable housing MCU approved, Budget review: small surplus, capex cut, transparency queries, Major events funding split, Ops plan mixed, .7m fraud controls, ALGA motions. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Frank Wilkie Nicola WilsonExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kerri Contini Margaret Gatt Richard MacGillivray Anita Lakeland Shaun WalshApologies:Tom Wegener ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 19mMotions Decided7 decided · 7 carriedContested Divisions1Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting (#936)10 February 20261 hour 22 mins Annual Report corrected, Fraud wording aligned, DRFA CEO delegation accelerates rebuild, Capital/Flood works 45m, Surplus .2m corrected, Orez ECI selected, Pay rise 2026. Committee Members:Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Nicola Wilson Frank WilkieNon Committee Members:Tom WegenerExecutive:Larry Sengstock Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh ChairKaren Finzel Most recorded airtimeKaren Finzel 15mMotions Decided8 decided · 8 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting (#935)10 February 20261 hour 52 mins Community Land-Use Policy amended prioritising access and ending kite-surfing lessons and beach massage, Tender criteria refined, Bounce approved, Affordable rentals advanced, Grants rescheduled, Infrastructure resilience identified. Committee Members:Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Frank WilkieExecutive:Larry Sengstock Richard MacGillivray Kim Rawlings Shaun Walsh ChairAmelia Lorentson Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 23mMotions Decided9 decided · 9 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

Ordinary Meeting (#970)22 January 20263 hours 17 mins Shark nets trial advocacy approved, Independent survey reviews mandated, Audit and financials adopted, Disaster plan adopted, Botanic Gardens collections plan urged, Housing transparency queried. Councillors:Frank Wilkie Karen Finzel Jessica Phillips Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Nicola WilsonExecutive:Richard MacGillivray Margaret Gatt Chris Steel Paul BrinkmanDeputations:Willy Ostwald Jill Brownlee Pat SpicerPublic:Rhea Den Braasem John Spencer Brian O'Connor Pat Spicer ChairFrank Wilkie Most recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie 38mMotions Decided10 decided · 8 carriedContested Divisions4Amendments3 · 0 carriedNotified Motions2Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present

General Committee Meeting (#947)19 January 20261 hour 14 mins Disaster Plan Adopted; Compliance, Resilience Groups, Evacuation Gaps, SLSQ Devices Endorsed; Council Defers Installs, Finance: Surplus, Arrears, Transparency, Procurement Tightened, Planning Refusal, Works Reprofiled. Committee Members:Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Frank WilkieExecutive:Larry Sengstock Richard MacGillivray Margaret Gatt Chris Steel Paul BrinkmanApologies:Nicola Wilson ChairBrian Stockwell Most recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson 16mMotions Decided6 decided · 6 carriedContested Divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology