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Community and Sport Committee — 2025-05-20
0 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Leave of Absence – mayor teresa harding
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That a Leave of Absence for the Community and Sport Committee be granted for Mayor Teresa Harding.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Pye Augustine (Deputy Chairperson) invited Councillor Andrew Antoniolli to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 22 April 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
2. Active and Healthy Program Annual Evaluation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
2. Active and Healthy Program Annual Evaluation
This is a report concerning the evaluation of the Active and Healthy program based on participant feedback received from the 2024 calendar year.
The Active and Healthy Program 2024 supports and encourages the Ipswich community to become more active and develop connections through a range of free and low-cost group sports, recreation and wellness activities.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the report on the evaluation of the Active and Healthy Program for the 2024 calendar year be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Community Funding and Support Allocation Status Report 1 January to 31 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
3. Community Funding and Support Allocation Status Report 1 January to 31 March 2025
This is a report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Program from 1 January to 31 March 2025.
In the three (3) months from 1 January to 31 March 2025, Council approved 45 applications across 41 unique applicants, allocating a total of $123,074.68 for a variety of community events and projects.
All successful applicants and projects are detailed in Attachment 1 and reported on the Transparency and Integrity Hub in accordance with Council’s principle of transparency and the Community Funding and Support Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 January to 31 March 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
3.1 New Item (Committees) - Matter on Notice - Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy
3.1. Matter on Notice - Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy
Councillor Marnie Doyle queried the criteria and level of funding provided for P&C Associations in state schools with a view to reviewing the Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy.
The policy for Councillors Discretionary Funds to be submitted to a future Councillor briefing/workshop meeting to review the policy provisions.
4. Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
4. Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of
23 April 2025
This is the report of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the minutes of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee held on
21 November 2024 be confirmed.
2. Sporting Field Assets
This is a verbal report concerning sporting field assets within the Ipswich Local Government Area.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
RECOMMENDATION
A. The committee recommends that council undertaken further investigation of a potential hub site.
B. The committee recommends that Council undertake further work in consultation with stakeholders and councillors to identify opportunities.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed various elements of a number of sites across the city, including:
· asset types
· tenures
· locations
· sporting bodies
· networks for a hub
· lighting
· sharing of facilities for training
Discussions also included identifying possibilities for a potential hub site.
ACTION
· Manager Community and Cultural Services to investigate if the road reserve next to Caledonian Park, Thagoona is a drainage easement.
· General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development to liaise with Tennis Queensland to attend a future Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting to discuss their new strategy plan and their future views for tennis in Ipswich.
5. Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
5. Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee
No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025
This is the report of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee
No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 23 April 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the minutes of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee held on 21 November 2024 be confirmed.
2. Ipswich Libraries 2025
This is a report providing a current state summary of Ipswich Libraries.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Ipswich Libraries 2025 Report concerning the current state of Ipswich Libraries be received and the contents noted.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed Ipswich Libraries forward focus including current and possible future locations, as well as current and future library programs and services.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.14 am.
The meeting closed at 11.37 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).