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Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee — 2023-10-12
2. Stronger Communities Program 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Stronger Communities Program 2023
This report summarises the outputs and outcomes of the Stronger Communities Program 2023, a Council initiative to enhance the governance, capabilities and capacity of community groups within the Ipswich area.
The Stronger Communities Program has provided essential governance skills and resources to more than 110 community groups, enabling them to sustain their efforts in delivering positive community outcomes across our city. Building on its achievements in 2021-2022 the program returned in 2023 and achieved an even greater level of engagement and impact.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Stronger Communities Program 2023 report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Ireland
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Notice of Motion - An Arts Hub for the Creative Community of Ipswich
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. Notice of Motion - An Arts Hub for the Creative Community of Ipswich
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillors Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle concerning an Arts Hub for the creative community of Ipswich.
Councillors Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle gave notice of their intention to move the following motion at the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting of 12 October 2023:
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council note that delivery and activation of a local arts hub is an opportunity to deliver on actions stemming from key council strategies and plans including the Creative Industries Action Plan, Ipswich Central Revitalisation, and the Economic Development Strategy.
B. That Council investigate the immediate activation of Lease G on Lot 12, 116 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Formally Jamie’s Kitchen) as a visual arts studio.
C. That Council consider medium- and long-term options for the establishment and activation of a multi-use contemporary arts hub to support the creative community of Ipswich focusing on two key council assets as follows:
1. 101 Limestone St, Ipswich (Fire Station 101)
2. 42 and 42B The Terrace, North Ipswich (Formally Ipswich Woollen Mills)
D. That a report in response to this notice of motion be provided to the
28 November 2023 meeting of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Ireland
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Limestone Street · Ipswich · North Ipswich
4. Notice of Motion - Specialist Public Space Liaison Officer
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
4. Notice of Motion - Specialist Public Space Liaison Officer
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillors Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle concerning the employment of a Specialist Public Space Liaison Officer.
Councillors Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle gave notice of their intention to move the following motion at the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting of 12 October 2023:
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council investigate and employ a Specialist Public Space Liaison Officer as a matter of priority.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Ireland
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
5. Notice of Motion - Temporary Safety Cameras in Tony Merrell Park Leichhardt
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
5. Notice of Motion - Temporary Safety Cameras in Tony Merrell Park Leichhardt
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillors Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle concerning temporary safety cameras in Tony Merrell Park, Leichhardt.
Councillors Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle gave notice of their intention to move the following motion at the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting of 12 October 2023:
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Ipswich City Council install two temporary safety cameras at Tony Merrell Park in Leichhardt, with a view to working with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to help identify offenders, and to provide footage that supports investigations or prosecutions by QPS in relation to riding of trail bikes in the park.
B. That Council review existing signage at and in the park to ensure that it clearly prohibits the operation of motor bikes and trail bikes in the park, in accordance with council’s Local Laws.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Ireland
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 12.47 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.22 pm.
Mentions: Leichhardt · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).