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Council — 2021-05-27

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11.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 29 April 2021

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

11.1

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 April 2021 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

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14.1. Committee Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee - 13 May 2021

Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

14.1

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Report No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 be noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

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14.2. Committee Report - Governance and Transparency Committee - 13 May 2021

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

14.2

Governance and Transparency Committee

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee Report

No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 1

REPORT - Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021

That the report of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021 be received and noted.

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 2

Queensland Audit Office 2021 Interim Audit Report

That the Queensland Audit Office 2021 Interim Audit Report, as detailed in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 3

Kanopy PPU Film & Video Streaming Resource

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought, it would be impractical to invite quotes or tenders for the provision of pay per use film and video streaming resources.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council reference 16575) with Kanopy Inc., at an expected purchase price of fifty-four thousand dollars ($54,000) excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of three (3) years with no options to extend.

C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take ‘contractual action’ pursuant to Section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 4

Procurement - Studiosity Subscription Renewal

That the matter lay on the table for two months until

8 July 2021.

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 5

Procurement - WaterRIDE Cloud Subscription for Flood Forecasting

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought, it would be impractical to invite quotes or tenders for the provision of a proprietary WaterRIDE flood forecasting software solution.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council reference 16593) with Worley Services Pty Ltd, at an expected purchase price of five hundred and eleven thousand dollars ($511,000) excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend at the discretion of Council, for an additional two (2) x one (1) year terms.

C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take ‘contractual action’ pursuant to Section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision. The delegation does include the power to exercise one or all of the options to extend (if any are outlined in the preceding recommendations).

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14.3. Committee Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee - 13 May 2021

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

14 .3

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Report No. 2021(04) of

13 May 2021 with the exception of Item 2.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts Item 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 1

REPORT - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021

That the report of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021 be received and noted.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 3

Ipswich Community Groups Governance Program

That the Ipswich Community Groups Governance Program be noted by Council.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 4

Event Sponsorship - 2021 Winternationals

That Willowbank Raceway receive $35,000 ex GST financial support for the Winternationals 2021.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 5

Event Sponsorship - 2021 Australian Supercross Championship

That Council support hosting round one of the 2021 Australian Supercross Championship and the following event sponsorship commitment should Tourism and Event Queensland co-funding be secured:

A. $50,000 cash sponsorship

B. Waiving of North Ipswich Reserve venue hire

C. Support of the event through Council’s marketing channels.

Item 2 of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee

No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 was considered separately.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2

Notice of Motion Response - Customer Service

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That this report providing details of actions and progress relating to items requested in the Notice of Motion – Customer Service, 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.

Mentions: Ipswich · Willowbank · North Ipswich

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14.4. Committee Report - Economic and Industry Development Committee - 13 May 2021

Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

14.4

Economic and Industry Development Committee

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Industry Development Committee Report No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 as listed below, as resolution of Council.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 1

REPORT - Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021

That the report of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021 be received and noted.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 2

Small Business Funding Program Round 3 Update

That the report be received and the contents noted.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 3

Fire Station 101 Memberships Plans

A. That Council note and approve the proposed change of use of the Fire Station 101 facility, which includes the cessation of full-time co-working service offerings.

B. That the proposed Fees and Charges, as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted with an effective date of

1 July 2021.

C. That the ‘Summary of Change in Fees and Charges’ table in the report be amended to refer to ‘day rate’ and that the words (Sat - Tuesday) be removed.

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14.5. Committee Report - Environment and Sustainability Committee - 13 May 2021

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

14.5

Environment and Sustainability Committee

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee Report No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council.

Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 1

REPORT - Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021

That the report of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021 be received and noted .

Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 2

Traditional Land Access Policy - Reveiw

That Council endorse the revised version of the Traditional Land Access Policy (TLAP), as detailed in Attachment 1 to this report.

At 9.22 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared conflict in Item 14.6.

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14.6. Committee Report - Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - 13 May 2021

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

14.6

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Report No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

All Councillors except Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1

REPORT - Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021

That the report of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(03) of 15 April 2021 be received and noted.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2

Ipswich Central Project and Notice of Motion response

That the report be received and the contents noted.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3

Nicholas Street Precinct - Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report April 2021

That the April 2021 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4

Nicholas St Precinct - Communications, Engagement and Events Report - April 2021

That the Nicholas Street Precinct: Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.

At 9.24 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.

15. Officers’ Reports

Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich

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15.1. CEO Organisation Performance Report for April 2021

Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

15.1

CEO Organisation Performance Report for April 2021

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That the report be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

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15.2. Monthly Financial Performance Report - April 2021

Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

15.2

Monthly Financial Performance Report - April 2021

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 April 2021, 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.

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15.3. Quarter 3 - Operational Plan 2020-2021 Quarterly Performance Report

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

15.3

Quarter 3 - Operational Plan 2020-2021 Quarterly Performance Report

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That the 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.

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15.4. Change of time of Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 24 June 2021

Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

15.4

Change of time of Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 24 June 2021

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled to commence at 9.00 am on Thursday, 24 June 2021 be rescheduled to commence at 1.00 pm on Thursday, 24 June 2021.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

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15.5. Tony Merrell Park Fencing Grant Submission - Response to petition tabled 25 March 2021

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

15.5

Tony Merrell Park Fencing Grant Submission - Response to petition tabled 25 March 2021

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That the Council extend thanks to Mr James Madden MP for bringing forward the petition signed by residents.

C. That the Council advise Mr Madden MP that while not recommended for application for the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Funding Program, the project is being considered for inclusion in the capital works program for the 2021-2022 financial year.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

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15.6. SEQ Community Stimulus Program - Endorsement of Submitted Projects

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

15.6

SEQ Community Stimulus Program - Endorsement of Submitted Projects

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That Council endorse the projects shown in Attachment 1, as listed below, for submission under the SEQ Community Stimulus Program:

Allocated Round

· Rosewood Recycling and Refuse Centre Redevelopment

· Riverview Waste Transfer Station - Resource Recovery Area Improvements

Competitive Round

· Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve Youth Area (Stage 1)

· Richardson Park Playground and Amenities Upgrade

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

At 9.44 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared conflict in Item 15.7.

Mentions: Rosewood · Riverview · Redbank Plains

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15.7. Nicholas Street Precinct - Metro B Repeal of Previous Council Decision

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

15.7

Nicholas Street Precinct - Metro B Repeal of Previous Council Decision

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That Council repeal the previous decision of Council contained at Item No. 15.8 (Recommendation D (b)) in the report dated 5 January 2021 and adopted at Council’s Ordinary meeting of 28 January 2021 as detailed below:

“that Council proceed with Option 2(b) of the retail development works with J Hutchinson Pty Ltd for the Design and Construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project (Contract No 13254) subject to the execution of Agreement for Leases for 50% of the Metro B tenancies”.

B. That Council resolve to proceed with Option 2(b) of the retail development (landlord) works for $3,736,953.68 as detailed in Pre-Agreed Variation 2 i n executed Variation Deed No.1 (Retail Development) to the Design and Construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project with J Hutchinson Pty Ltd (Contract No 13254).

C. That under s257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to be authorised to finalise Pre- Agreed Variation 2 in executed Variation Deed No.1 (Retail Development) to the Design and Construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project with J Hutchinson Pty Ltd (Contract No 13254) and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision.

D. That Council endorse the additional capital incentive budget requirement for both Metro B and Eats redevelopments and the inclusion of this funding requirement in the 2021-20 22 budget to be adopted by Council in late June 2021.

E. That Council endorse the additional capital budget requirement for value-add design and tenancy variations to Metro B tenancy 2B08 and its inclusion in the 2021-2022 budget to be adopted by Council in late June 2021.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Ireland

Doyle Tully

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

All Councillors except Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

At 9.54 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.

Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich

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15.8. Appointment of Urban Utilities Board Members

Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

15.8

Appointment of Urban Utilities Board Members

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the reappointment of Julie-Anne Schafer as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 July 2021, for a term of three years.

B. That Council endorse the reappointment of Kathy Hirschfeld as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 January 2022, for a term of three years and six months.

C. That Council endorse the appointment of Amanda Cooper as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 July 2021, for a term of three years.

D. That Council endorse the appointment of Lucia Cade as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 October 2021, for a term of three years and nine months.

E. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign an Instrument of Appointment of Board Members to Urban Utilities and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .

PROPOSED MOTION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That Council endorse the reappointment of Julie-Anne Schafer as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 July 2021, for a term of three years.

C. That Council endorse the appointment of Amanda Cooper as a Board member of Urban Utilities , effective 1 July 2021, for a term of three years.

ADJOURN MEETING

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen

That the meeting be adjourned at 10.15 am to reconvene at 10.25 am.

Mayor Teresa Harding moved that the meeting be reconvened at 10.45 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Fechner

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The meeting reconvened at 10.45 am .

PROPOSED VARIATION TO MOTION

Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following variation:

A. That Council endorse the reappointment of Julie-Anne Schafer as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 July 2021, for a term of three years.

B. That Council endorse the reappointment of Kathy Hirschfeld as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective 1 January 2022, for a term of three years and six months.

D. That Council endorse the appointment of Lucia Cade as a Board member of Urban Utilities, effective

1 October 2021, for a term of three years and nine months.

E. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign an Instrument of Appointment of Board Members to Urban Utilities and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .

Discussion occurred between all councillors on a proposed motion.

PROPOSED VARIATION TO MOTION

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following variation:

That the matter be laid on the table and be dealt with at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting scheduled for 10 June 2021.

PROPOSED MOTION

Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following motion:

A. That the original motion be withdrawn.

B. That a procedural motion be moved to refer the matter to the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting scheduled for 10 June 2021.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A. That the original motion be withdrawn.

B. That the matter be referred for consideration at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting scheduled for 10 June 2021.

The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

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15.9. Response to Notice of Motion - Kerb and Channel Program

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

15.9

Response to Notice of Motion - Kerb and Channel Program

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That Council consider the allocation of capital funds towards a new kerb and channel program as part of the 2021-2022 Council budget.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

16. Notices of Motion

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16.1. Notice of Motion - Emergency Works to Unformed Damaged Roads

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

16.1

Notice of Motion - Emergency Works to Unformed Damaged Roads

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

That following advice of safety concerns on unformed roads, Council consider undertaking emergency works to remediate damage and provide suitable works to make the unformed roads useable and safe.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

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16.2 New Item (Council) - Proposed Notice of Motion - Support of bid by Brisbane Jets for the next NRL Team in Southeast Queensland

Proposed Notice of Motion - Support of bid by Brisbane Jets for the next NRL Team in Southeast Queensland

Councillor Paul Tully gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 24 June 2021:

“That the Ipswich City Council write to the Australian Rugby League Commission and the ARL Chairman Peter V’landys strongly supporting the bid by the Brisbane Jets for the next NRL team in southeast Queensland based on:

The long history of Rugby League in Ipswich for over 111 years;

2. Western Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba Regions having a population more than twice as large as the other regional bidder;

3. Ipswich, in the core of the Western Corridor, being the fastest growing city in Queensland and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia;

4. Famous Rugby League names permeating Ipswich and the Western Corridor including Kelly, Beattie, Parcell, Flannery, Langer, Meninga, Beetson, Lockyer, and Walters;

5. Local Rugby League being stronger in Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and the whole Western Corridor with multiple Junior and Senior competitions;

6. Ongoing media support in the Western Corridor for the Brisbane Jets is superior to any other bid with:

· Commercial radio stations in Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba and no commercial radio stations in Redcliffe;

· Commercial television networks in Brisbane and Toowoomba; and

· The Ipswich-Toowoomba region having 4 printed daily/weekly newspapers.”

17. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Nil

MEETING CLOSED

The meeting closed at 11.10 am.

Mentions: Ipswich

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