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Council — 2021-06-24
00 New Item (Council) - MEETING ATTENDANCE VIA AUDIO LINK
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
MEETING ATTENDANCE VIA AUDIO LINK
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann requested attendance at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 24 June 2021 via audio link.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That in accordance with section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and 8.6.2 of Council’s Meeting Procedures Policy, Councillor Kate Kunzelmann be permitted to participate in the meeting via audio link.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Andrew Fechner
OPENING PRAYER
Councillor Paul Tully
New Item (Council) - Leave of absence
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
APOLOGIES AND Leave of absence
Councillors Jacob Madsen and Marnie Doyle
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Councillors Jacob Madsen and Marnie Doyle be granted a leave of absence.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
5 . Condolences
Nil
6 . tRIBUTES
Nil
7 New Item (Council) - Presentation of Petition - 54-56 Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
7. Presentation of Petition - 54-56 Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee
Petition presented to council objecting to the location of the proposed child care centre planned for 54-56 Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee, relating to Application No. 5636/2021/MCU - Material Change of Use-Community Use (Child Care Centre)
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the petition be received and referred to the Planning and Regulatory Services Department for investigation.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Petition objecting to child care centre at Karalee ⇨
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9. Public Participation
Nil
10. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
COUNCILLOR ANDREW FECHNER
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 14.6 titled Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Fechner stands to gain a benefit or suffer a loss due to his business interest in both A1A Events Pty Ltd and Bar Heisenberg Pty Ltd which is located in the top of town at 164 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.
Councillor Andrew Fechner advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while both matters are being discussed and voted on.
11. Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Arthur Summervilles Road · Brisbane Street · Karalee · Ipswich
11.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 27 May 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
11.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 27 May 2021 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12. mayoral Minute
Nil
13. Business Outstanding – Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
14. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
14.1. Committee Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee - 10 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.1
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Report No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
14.2. Committee Report - Governance and Transparency Committee - 10 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.2
Governance and Transparency Committee
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee Report
No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 with the exception of Items 5 and 7.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts Items 1-4 and Item 6 of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 be confirmed.
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 2
iVolve Project Quarterly Status Update
That the report be received and the contents noted.
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 3
16062 Ipswich City Council Animal Management Centre
A. That Tender No. 16062 for the provision of management services for the Ipswich City Council Animal Management Centre be awarded to Animal Welfare League of Queensland Incorporated (ABN 75 521 498 584).
B. That Council enter into a contract with Animal Welfare League of Queensland Incorporated for the provision of management services for the Ipswich City Council Animal Management Centre for an estimated sum of nine million, two hundred and thirty eight thousand, six hundred and forty dollars ($9,238,640) (excl GST and assuming an annual CPI increase of 3% ) for a period of three (3) years plus two (2) x one (1) year options to extend.
C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract to be executed by Council and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
D. Recommendation B is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 4
Procurement - Overdrive subcription for eResources
A. That Council resolve it is satisfied that the exception in 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies and that OverDrive Australia Pty Ltd is the only supplier reasonably available to provide Library eResources.
B. That Council enter into a contract with OverDrive Australia Pty Ltd for the balance of the current budgeted Subscription period 2020–2021 at a cost of $65,363.00 (ex GST).
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 6
Tenure Arrangements over the Springfield Central Sports and Community Hall located at 134A Parkland Drive, Springfield Central (formally 7003 Parkland Drive, Springfield Central)
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Item 5 of the Governance and Transparency Committee
No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 was considered separately.
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 5
New Trustee Lease over Reserve for Recreation Purposes to Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd over 256 Brisbane Road, Bundamb a
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Councillor Kunzelmann arrived at the meeting via audio link at 1.13 pm.
A. That Council terminate the Swimming Pool Management Agreement with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd described as Lot 1 on SP245249 located at 256 Brisbane Road, Bundamba.
B. That Council, as Trustees, resolve pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exemption under section 236(1) (c)(iii) and of the Regulation applies to the disposal of the leasehold interest described as Lot 1 on SP245249 located at 256 Brisbane Road, Bundamba (“the land”), by way of a leasehold arrangement between Council and Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd .
C. That Council enter into a Trustee Lease with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (“the tenant”) over the property described as Lot 1 on SP245249 located at 256 Brisbane Road, Bundamba (“the land”) for a period until 31 March 2028 .
D. That pursuant to section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council 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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Item 7 of the Governance and Transparency Committee
No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 was considered separately.
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY COMMITTEE – ITEM 7
Repeal of Previous Council Decision for Proposed New Telecommunications Lease to Vodafone Network Pty Limited Located at 81 Stuart Street, Goodna
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council repeal its previous decision (Item No. 23 of the City Management, Finance and Community Engagement Committee No 2018 (01) adopted as recommendation A2., at the Council Ordinary meeting of 30 January 2018, permitting Council to enter into a Lease with Vodafone Network Pty Limited in relation to land located at 81 Stuart Street, Goodna, (Lot 107 on SP216922).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brisbane Road · Parkland Drive · Stuart Street · Ipswich · Springfield Central · Goodna · Bundamba
14.3. Committee Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee - 10 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
14.3
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Report No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 13 May 2021 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2
Ipswich City Heart Cabs Program Transition Update
That the Ipswich City Heart Cabs Program Transition Update be received and noted by Council.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 3
Sport and Recreation - Programming Evaluation
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
14.4. Committee Report - Economic and Industry Development Committee - 10 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
14.4
Economic and Industry Development Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Industry Development Committee Report No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
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(05) of 10 June 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 2
Discover Flavours of Ipswich Pilot Program
That the report concerning the Discover Flavours of Ipswich Pilot Program be received and the contents noted.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 3
Food Truck Friendly Council - Proposed Fees and Charges
A. That $0 fees be set for Food Truck fees for the financial year 2021-2022.
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 4
Economic and Industry Development Quarterly Activity hUpdate
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
14.5. Committee Report - Environment and Sustainability Committee - 10 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
14.5
Environment and Sustainability Committee
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee Report
No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 be confirmed.
At 1.20 pm Councillor Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 14.6.
14.6. Committee Report - Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - 10 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.6
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Report No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Fechner 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(05) of 10 June 2021 as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(04) of
13 May 2021 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
Ipswich Central Revitalisation - Stakeholder Engagement
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
Commonwealth Hotel - Options
A. That Council proceed with Option 3 for an extension to the Commonwealth Hotel, subject to the execution of an Agreement for Lease with the prospective lessee.
B. That Council endorse the additional capital budget of $5M for the proposed Commonwealth Hotel extension and the inclusion of this funding requirement in the 2021-20 22 budget to be adopted by Council in late June 2021.
C. Recommendations A and B are compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct - Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report May 2021
That the May 2021 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 5
Nicholas Street Precinct - communications, engagement and events report May 2021
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted .
At 1.22 pm Councillor Sheila Ireland left the meeting room.
At 1.23 pm Councillors Sheila Ireland and Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
15. Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
15.1. CEO Organisation Performance Report for May 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
CEO Organisation Performance Report for May 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.2. Naming Proposal - Northern Sports Fields / DA22a and 22B Springfield Central
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.2
Naming Proposal - Northern Sports Fields / DA22a and 22B Springfield Central
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council resolve to consider Springfield Central Park for the area described as the Northern Sportsfields / Development Application 22A and 22B.
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
DISCUSSION
Councillor Nicole Jonic proposed the name ‘Springfield Central Parklands’ which was agreed to by Councillors Paul Tully and Andrew Fechner.
Due to advice from council officers that the name ‘Springfield Central Parklands’ is already in use this name was not considered further.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the name ‘Springfield Central Sporting Precinct’.
Councillor Ireland proposed the name ‘Springfield Central Stadium’ which was agreed to by Councillors Russell Milligan and Kate Kunzelmann.
VARIATION
Councillor Sheila Ireland proposed a variation to the motion:
That Council resolve to consider the name ‘Springfield Central Stadium’ for the area described as the Northern Sportsfields / Development Application 22A and 22B.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council resolve to consider the name ‘Springfield Central Stadium’ for the area described as the Northern Sportsfields / Development Application 22A and 22B.
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Springfield Central
15.3. Resource Recovery Strategy
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
15.3
Resource Recovery Strategy
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That the 2021 – 2031 City of Ipswich Resource Recovery Strategy as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report by the Strategy and Business Planning Coordinator dated 18 March 2021, be adopted.
B. That the 2021 – 2031 Resource Recovery Implementation Plan as detailed in Attachment 2 of this report by the Strategy and Business Planning Coordinator dated 18 March 2021, be endorsed.
C. That Council endorse a 12-month trial of a Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO) collection service for approximately 1000 properties which is anticipated to commence in August 2021. This FOGO trial will be conducted at no additional charge to the residents within the trial area and is in preparation for the introduction of the City-wide FOGO service planned for 2023-2024.
D. Recommendations A to C are compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
VARIATION TO MOTION
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to Recommendation C:
That the commencement date of August 2021 be changed to September 2021.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation .
VARIATION TO MOTION
Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed the following variation to the end of Recommendation C:
and that a monthly data report and quarterly summary report on the trial be provided to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That the 2021 – 2031 City of Ipswich Resource Recovery Strategy as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report by the Strategy and Business Planning Coordinator dated 18 March 2021, be adopted.
B. That the 2021 – 2031 Resource Recovery Implementation Plan as detailed in Attachment 2 of this report by the Strategy and Business Planning Coordinator dated 18 March 2021, be endorsed.
C. That Council endorse a 12-month trial of a Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO) collection service for approximately 1000 properties which is anticipated to commence in September 2021. This FOGO trial will be conducted at no additional charge to the residents within the trial area and is in preparation for the introduction of the City-wide FOGO service planned for 2023-2024 and that a monthly data report and quarterly summary report on the trial be provided to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee .
D. Recommendations A to C are compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Tully
Ireland
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.4. Response to Inland Rail Helidon to Calvert Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Submission
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.4
Response to Inland Rail Helidon to Calvert Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Submission
Recommendation
A. That Council endorse the document detailed in Attachment 1 of the report by the Consultant for Inland Rail dated 11 June 2021, which will form the submission to the Coordinator-General in response to the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Helidon to Calvert Inland Rail project.
B. That Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) .
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the report be referred to the next Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 22 July 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 2.36 pm to reconvene at 2.50 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 2.53 pm.
Mentions: Calvert
15.5. Planning and Environment Court Landfill/Waste Appeals 3473/19, 4101/19 and 912/20 - Legal Expenditure
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.5
Planning and Environment Court Landfill/Waste Appeals 3473/19, 4101/19 and 912/20 - Legal Expenditure
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council note and accept the revised fee estimates from McInnes Wilson Pty Ltd for the three Planning and Environment Court appeals 3473/19, 4101/19 and 912/20 (the Appeals) totalling six million, four hundred and sixty nine thousand, seven hundred and seventy three dollars ($6,469,773) with a contingency of 20% up to one million, two hundred and ninety three thousand, nine hundred and fifty five dollars ($1,293,955) .
B. 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 Local Government Regulation 2012 in order to implement its decision; including the approval of payment of the revised fee estimate amounts and contingency.
C. That Council be informed as to the final costs of the appeals at their conclusion.
D. Recommendations A to C are compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.6. Monthly Financial Performance Report - May 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.6
Monthly Financial Performance Report - May 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 May 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
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.7. Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2021(02) of 19 May 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.7
Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2021(02) of 19 May 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the report of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2021(02) of 19 May 2021 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16. Notices of Motion
16.1. Notice of Motion - Support of bid by Brisbane Jets for the next NRL team in southeast queensland
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
16.1
Notice of Motion - Support of bid by Brisbane Jets for the next NRL team in southeast queensland
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
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:
1. 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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.2. Notice of Motion - Council support for federal funding request by Springfield City Group - Stage 3 Robelle Domain
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
16.2
Notice of Motion - Council support for federal funding request by Springfield City Group - Stage 3 Robelle Domain
MOTION
That Council provide a letter of support to Springfield City Group to secure funding from the Federal Government for the completion of works of Stage 3 of Robelle Domain.
VARIATION to motion
Councillor Nicole Jonic moved the following variation to her original motion:
That Council write to the Federal Government seeking grant assistance for the completion of works for Stage 3 of Robelle Domain.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council write to the Federal Government seeking grant assistance for the completion of works for Stage 3 of Robelle Domain.
FORESHADOWED MOTION
Mayor Teresa Harding foreshadowed that she would move an alternate motion in the event that Councillor Jonic’s motion was lost:
That Council consider the development and delivery of Robelle Domain Stage 3 to ensure that:
a) Any development is planned for and included in the annual Budget process;
b) Any future development is planned and programmed as part of the annual capital delivery planning process;
c) The need to consider ongoing maintenance and upkeep by Ipswich ratepayers of developer-built assets.
VARIATION TO MOTION
Councillor Fechner proposed the following variation to Councillor Jonic’s motion:
That Council write to the Federal Government seeking grant assistance for the completion of works for Stage 3 of Robelle Domain after Council has had time to formally workshop an agreed position on the vision for Stage 3 of Robelle Domain.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council write to the Federal Government seeking grant assistance for the completion of works for Stage 3 of Robelle Domain after Council has had time to formally workshop an agreed position on the vision for Stage 3 of Robelle Domain.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
17. Questions on Notice
Nil
CLOSING REMARKS FOR LAST MEETING IN CURRENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Teresa Harding invited Councillor Paul Tully to provide closing remarks being that this was the last meeting in the current Council Chambers.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 4.27 pm.
Mentions: Springfield · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).