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Council — 2021-01-28
Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 10 December 2020
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
11.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 10 December 2020 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12.
mayoral Minute
Nil
13.
Business Outstanding – including conduct matters and Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
14.
Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Nil
At 9.06 am Councillor Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.1.
15. Officers’ Reports
1. Review of Footpath Dining
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
15.1
Review of Footpath Dining
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council approve the following:
1. That existing Footpath Dining Licence operators be refunded any fees paid for a licence in the 2020-2021 year.
2. That new applications for Footpath Dining across all of Ipswich shall not be charged a fee for the 2020-2021 year.
B. That Council note the proposed changes to its website as outlined in the report which encourages the extension of footpath dining arrangements.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.07 am Councillor Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
Mentions: Ipswich
2. 85 Thornton Street, Raceview - Road Widening
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
15.2
85 Thornton Street, Raceview - Road Widening
RECOMMENDATION a
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council maintain its policy as stated in Section 1.1.4(2) of Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 3 in relation to the proposed frontage roadworks for the development at 85 Thornton Street, Raceview.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.2
85 Thornton Street, Raceview - Road Widening
RECOMMENDATION b
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
B. That Thornton Street not be converted to a Trunk Road.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.2
85 Thornton Street, Raceview - Road Widening
RECOMMENDATION C
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
C. That the Developer of 85 Thornton Street, Raceview be advised of the above recommendations accordingly.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: That Thornton Street · Thornton Street · Trunk Road · Raceview
3. Development Application Recommendation - 1 Union Place Mall, 23 and 27 Ipswich City Mall and 163 Brisbane Street, Ipswich - 11941/2020/OD - Operational Works (Advertising Services)
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.3
Development Application Recommendation - 1 Union Place Mall, 23 and 27 Ipswich City Mall and 163 Brisbane Street, Ipswich - 11941/2020/OD - Operational Works (Advertising Services)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council approve development application no. 11941/2020/OD subject to conditions and attachments .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Union Place · Ipswich
4. Major Amendment of the Water Netserv Plan 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.4
Major Amendment of the Water Netserv Plan 2020
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council endorse the planning assumptions for the Ipswich local government area proposed by Urban Utilities in Water Netserv Plan 2020 (Part A) as being consistent with the planning assumptions included in the Ipswich Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Tender No. 15405 - North Station Road, Crib Wall
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.5
Tender No. 15405 - North Station Road, Crib Wall
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Tender No. 15405 for North Station Road Crib Wall project be awarded to Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd (ABN 68 066 655 856).
B. That Council enter into a contract with Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd for the provision of North Station Road Crib Wall project under a lump sum agreement for the sum of one million, eight hundred and seventy eight thousand, five hundred and thirty seven dollars and seventy one cents ($1,878,537.71 “total Contract Amount) excluding GST.
C. That under s257 (1) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract with Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd, to be executed by Council, including authorisation for the CEO, to approve any additional costs, up to 20% increase of the total contract amount and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: North Station Road
6. Tender No. 15536 - Brisbane Road, Redbank - Road Rehabilitation
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.6
Tender No. 15536 - Brisbane Road, Redbank - Road Rehabilitation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Tender No. 15536 for the road rehabilitation project located at Brisbane Road, Redbank be awarded to BMD Constructions Pty Limited (ABN 59 010 126 100).
B. That Council enter into a contract with BMD Constructions Pty Limited for 15536 Brisbane Road, Redbank – Road Rehabilitation, for the sum of one million, eight hundred and ninety-three thousand, nine hundred and sixty-eight dollars and thirty cents ($1,893,968.30 “ total Contract amount ”) excluding GST.
C. That under s257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract with BMD Constructions Pty Limited, to be executed by Council including authorisation for the CEO, to approve any additional costs, up to a 20% increase of the total contract amount and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brisbane Road · Redbank
7. Key Deposit Fees for Council Facilities
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.7
Key Deposit Fees for Council Facilities
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council resolve to adopt the new fee structure for key deposits and key replacement fees in relation to the use of Council facilities as set out in Attachment 1, to be introduced in association with the implementation of Council’s new key access system.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.34 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to previously declared interests in the following items 15.8, 15.9, 15.10 and 15.11.
8. Nicholas Street Precinct Stage 3 - Repeal of Previous Council Decision
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.8
Nicholas Street Precinct Stage 3 - Repeal of Previous Council Decision
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council repeal the previous decision of Council (of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee), contained at Item No. 14.6 in the report dated 30 July 2020 and adopted at Council’s Ordinary meeting of 27 August 2020, to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to finalise a contract variation of $33,614,627 for retail development works with J. Hutchinson Pty. Ltd for the Design and Construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project (Contract No. 13254) conditional upon the execution of the Agreement for Lease with the key anchor tenant.
B. That Council repeal the previous decision of Council contained at Item 15 in the report dated 4 December 2020 and adopted at Council’s Ordinary meeting of 10 December 2020, to proceed with Option 1 and 2(a) of the retail development works and, subject to the execution of Agreement for Leases for 50% of the Metro B tenancies, proceed with Option 2(b) of the retail development works.
C. That Council proceed with Option 1 and 2(a) of the retail development works with J Hutchinson Pty Ltd for the Design and construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project (Contract No 13254) and, subject to the execution of Agreement for Leases for 50% of the Metro B tenancies, proceed with Option 2 (b) of the retail development works.
D. That under s257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to be authorised to negotiate and administer and finalise the following variations of the retail development works with J. Hutchinson Pty. Ltd for the Design and Construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project (Contract No. 13254) and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision:
a. a contract variation of $15,800,000 for Option 1 and Option 2(a); and
b. a c ontract variation of $2,900,000 for Option 2(b), t he delegation of power and authorisation for the CEO to administer the contract variation being conditional upon the execution of Agreement for Leases for 50% of the Metro B tenancies.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
9. Nicholas Street Precinct Executive Report No. 23 to 4 January 2021
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.9
Nicholas Street Precinct Executive Report No. 23 to 4 January 2021
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Executive Report No. 23 to 4 January 2021 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.9.1 New Item (Council) - Matters Taken On Notice - Nicholas Street Precinct
Matters Taken On Notice - Nicholas Street Precinct
Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle requested clarification on the following matters:
- lighting of the Administration Building in the Nicholas Street Precinct, confirmation as to the reasons why the lighting on each floor has been remaining on overnight while the building is still under development.
- delivery of public art within the Nicholas Street precinct, confirmation of the proposed program and approach.
The Project Manager Coordination and Performance to provide a response to these matters in the next monthly report to the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
Attachments
1. Nicholas Street Precinct Executive Report submitted to February meeting ⇨
2. Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report submitted to February meeting ⇨
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
10. Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report No. 6 - December 2020
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.10
Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report No. 6 - December 2020
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Retail Sub-project Steering Committee Report No. 6 for December 2020 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
11. Nicholas Street Precinct Cinema Complex Operator
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.11
Nicholas Street Precinct Cinema Complex Operator
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council resolve that it is satisfied that the calling of Expressions of Interest under section 228(5) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as detailed in this report dated 13 January 2021, is in the public interest for the following reasons:
1. It will allow Council to identify potential contractors who are serious contenders for the provision of Management and Operations of the Cinema Complex without putting all contenders to the expense of preparing a full tender response in the initial stages.
2. It will allow Council to identify the risk appetite of potential contractors and prepare the Request for Tender and the proposed Agreement for the provision of Management and Operations of the Cinema Complex based on this information.
B. That Council resolve to invite Expressions of Interest under section 228(5) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as detailed in this report dated 13 January 2021, for the provision of Management and Operations of the Cinema Complex in the Nicholas Street Precinct.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.45 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
12. Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Activation Monthly Report
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.12
Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Activation Monthly Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the Nicholas Street Precinct: Communications, Engagement and Activation Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.47 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.13.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
13. Nicholas Street Precinct Community Safety & Activation Engagement Report
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.13
Nicholas Street Precinct Community Safety & Activation Engagement Report
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
A. That Council endorse the attached Community Engagement Report and support its reference and use in the finalisation of the Nicholas Street Community Safety Strategy Action Plan as well as the 2021 Nicholas Street Precinct Activation and Events Calendar.
B. That Council close the loop with survey participants to share the findings and let them know how their responses will help to shape the Nicholas Street Precinct moving forward.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.49 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
14. Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2020 and December 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.14
Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2020 and December 2020
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That the reports on Council’s financial performance for the periods ending 30 November 2020 and 31 December 2020, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 be considered and noted by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.14.1 New Item (Council) - Matters Taken on Notice - Rates Revenue and CAPEX Program
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Matters Taken on Notice –
Rates Revenue and CAPEX Program
Mayor Teresa Harding queried the reduction in rates revenue of nearly $1million in relation to former mining properties that were reclassified by the Valuer General as primary producers and what activities these include.
A. The Chief Financial Officer to confirm what specific primary production activities the properties are used for and provide the detail to all councillors .
Mayor Teresa Harding queried the actions council is taking in relation to implementation of the CAPEX Program.
B. The Chief Executive Officer to provide advice on what projects are being delayed this financial year.
A. Advice provided via email to councillors on 16 February 2021
B. Advice provided via email to councillors on 15 February 2021
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.05 am to reconvene at 10.35 am.
The meeting reconvened at 10.35 am.
16. Notices of Motion
1. Notice of Motion - Amendment of Previous Resolution
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
16.1
Notice of Motion - Amendment of Previous Resolution
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Councillor Paul Tully gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 28 January 2021:
MOTION
That the resolution of Council on 26 November 2020 adopting Item 6 of the Governance and Transparency Committee Report, be amended by deleting the words “either their express or implied consent” and inserting “their express consent”.
ITEM 6 OF GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE ADOPTED AT COUNCIL 26 NOVEMBER 2020
A. That Council resolve that Councillor expenses for current serving Councillors are published only for those who have provided either their express or implied consent to their personal information being published on the Transparency and Integrity Hub.
B. That Council note that the application for a waiver from its obligation to comply with the privacy principles in the public interest in line with section 157 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 in order for certain prescribed personal information of Councillors and Directors of controlled beneficial entities to be published on the Transparency and Integrity Hub is proceeding.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Ireland Harding
Tully Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and lost.
SUPPLEMENTARY MOTION
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That a legal opinion be provided from Council’s internal legal team on the meaning of “implied consent” in respect of the above motion.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Ireland Doyle
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16.1.1 New Item (Council) - Matter Taken on Notice - Recommital of Repeal Motion
Matter Taken on Notice - Recommital of Repeal Motion
Mayor Teresa Harding requested that the Chief Executive Officer provide advice to councillors on the process in other South East Queensland Councils in relation to repeal motions and how many times they can be recommitted to council.
CEO provided advice via email to councillors on 2 February 2021. ⇨
2. Notice of Motion - Council's Support for the expansion of the TAFE Qld Springfield Campus
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
16.2
Notice of Motion - Council's Support for the expansion of the TAFE Qld Springfield Campus
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
Councillor Nicole Jonic gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 28 January 2021:
MOTION
That the Office of the Mayor and CEO write on behalf of Ipswich City Council to the Queensland Minister for Training and Skills, Hon Di Farmer, along with the State Member for Jordan, Charis Mullen MP, expressing Council's support for:
· the expansion of the TAFE QLD Springfield Campus leveraging Federal and State funding for investment to deliver additional training infrastructure; and
· ensuring that the community of Ipswich benefit from the new Commonwealth Government Job Trainer scheme .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Springfield · Ipswich
3. Notice of Motion - Ipswich City Council Commitment - Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Rail Corridor - Options Analysis
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
16.3
Notice of Motion - Ipswich City Council Commitment - Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Rail Corridor - Options Analysis
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Councillor Jacob Madsen gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 28 January 2021
MOTION
That Ipswich City Council commit $500,000 to the Ipswich to Springfield Rail Options Analysis, subject to the Federal Government matching the $1,000,000 commitment already made by the State Government .
Further information to support the Notice of Motion:
At the 2020 State Election the State Government committed $1,000,000 in funding for the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Rail Corridor options analysis, subject to Ipswich City Council committing $500,000, and the Federal Government committing $1,000,000.
In terms of the infrastructure needs of our rapidly growing city, it is necessary to ensure that the options analysis is completed as soon as possible. By Council committing our share, it falls to the Federal Government to make their own commitment to expedite this process, with the possibility of inclusion in their May 2021 Budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich · Springfield Central · Springfield
4. Notice of Motion - Ipswich Current Elected Representative Working Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
16.4
Notice of Motion - Ipswich Current Elected Representative Working Group
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Councillor Jacob Madsen gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 28 January 2021:
MOTION
A. That Council invite current local elected representatives in the Ipswich LGA (local government area) to form a new working group with said working group to meet quarterly and consist of local, state and federal elected representatives.
B. That a subsequent workshop be held in February with Councillors to develop a terms of reference for the operation of this working group.
Further information to support the Notice of Motion:
2020 was a disruptive year in many ways, and as a means to improve discourse between the three levels of government in Ipswich it is necessary to facilitate greater working relationships to ensure collaborative problem solving and effective advocacy for Ipswich.
All three levels of government have one special thing in common -- we work for the same people. In that spirit we should resolve to work together and maximize any and all opportunities be that through making better use of grant programs or advocating for the infrastructure that our growing city needs .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Notice of Motion - Ti-Tree Bio Energy Contributions on the Transparency and Integrity Hub
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
16.5
Notice of Motion - Ti-Tree Bio Energy Contributions on the Transparency and Integrity Hub
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Councillor Jacob Madsen gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 28 January 2021:
MOTION
A. That a story be created on the transparency and integrity hub to show details regarding the contributions made to this Council by Ti-Tree Bio energy and how the funds are dispersed by Council.
B. That the story include the following:
· particular focus on new methodology developed by Council to assess new projects delivered by the contributions.
· the selection process used to assess priority with a view to incorporating the new processes used by Council to be rolled out by Council in coming months .
VARIATION TO MOTION
Councillor Madsen moved a variation to Recommendation B of the motion:
B. That the story be prepared following the new guidelines that will be finalised in coming months, with focus on:
· The new methodology for prioritising submitted projects
· Any other relevant parts of the project selection process
· How projects can be put forward by the public onto the list.
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
A. That a story be created on the transparency and integrity hub to show details regarding the contributions made to this Council by Ti-Tree Bio energy and how the funds are dispersed by Council.
B. That the story be prepared following the new guidelines that will be finalised in coming months, with focus on:
· The new methodology for prioritising submitted projects
· Any other relevant parts of the project selection process
· How projects can be put forward by the public onto the list.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
17.
Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 11.14 am
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).