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Council — 2021-07-22
8.1 New Item (Council) - Hack for Community Impact
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
8.1 Hack for Community Impact
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the three proposed solutions to problems relating to youth, safety and community in Ipswich as a result of the Hack for Community Impact, be referred to Council’s Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee for further discussion and development.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Presentation from students of Ipswich Girls' Grammar School ⇨
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 this matter is being discussed and voted on.
councillor jacob madsen
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 14.6 titled Reception and Consideration of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Madsen is a member of the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee Executive which manages the Ipswich Trades Hall which is adjacent to the CBD redevelopment works that Council is undergoing.
Councillor Jacob Madsen advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
11 . Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Ipswich
11.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 24 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
11 .1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 24 June 2021 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
11.2. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Special Meeting - 24 June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
11 .2
Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 24 June 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
13.1. Response to Inland Rail Helidon to Calvert Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Submission
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13.1
Response to Inland Rail Helidon to Calvert Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Submission
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council endorse the document detailed in Attachment 1 of the report by the Consultant for Inland Rail dated 8 July 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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Calvert
13.1.1 New Item (Council) - Matter taken on notice - Response to inland rail Helidon to Calvert Draft Environmental Impact Assessment submission
Matter taken on notice - Response to inland rail Helidon to Calvert Draft Environmental Impact Assessment submission
Mayor Teresa Harding requested clarification on whether the response from the State Government to all points raised in Council’s submission will be available to the public.
The Project Manager for Inland Rail to provide a response to the Mayor and councillors on whether the response from the State Government to all points raised in Council’s submission will be available to the public.
14 . Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Mentions: Calvert
14.1. Committee Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee - 8 July 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14 .1
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021 be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
14.2. Committee Report - Governance and Transparency Committee - 8 July 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
14 .2
Governance and Transparency Committee
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee Report
No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motions adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 1
Procurement - Studiosity Subscription Renewal
A. That Council receive and note the contents of this report.
B. That the report concerning Council’s annual subscription for online education resource Studiosity Pty Ltd be presented to the 5 August 2021 Governance and Transparency Committee for consideration.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021
That the minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 10 June 2021 be confirmed.
14.3. Committee Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee - 8 July 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
14 .3
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Report No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motions adopts all items of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(06) of 8 July 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(05) of 10 June 2021
That the minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 10 June 2021 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 2
2022 Ipswich Show Holiday
That Council accept the recommendation of the Ipswich Show Society and make an application to the Office of Industrial Relations for the Ipswich Show Holiday as follows:
Day and Date: Friday, 13 May 2022
Name of Event: Ipswich Annual Show
Community Endorsement: Ipswich Show Society correspondence dated 10 June 2021.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 3
Stronger Communities Program
That the report concerning the Stronger Communities program be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 4
Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 April 2021 to 24 June 2021
That the report concerning the fourth quarter allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 April 2021 to 24 June 2021 be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 5
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
A. That Council note that the following event sponsorships were approved during the 1 April –
30 June 2021 period:
a. Event Sponsorships over $15,000 ex GST endorsed by council:
1. Willowbank Raceway - $35,000 ex GST in financial support for the 2021 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
2. Ipswich Show Society - $40,000 ex GST in financial support and in-kind support valued at $5,000 ex GST for toilets and bins for the Ipswich Show
3. AME Management Pty Ltd - $50,000 ex GST in financial support for the 2021 Australian Supercross Championship and the following in-kind support for the event
· Waiving of venue hire for the North Ipswich Reserve
· Marketing in-kind
b. Event Sponsorships $15,000 ex GST and under approved by the General Manager, Community, Cultural and Economic Development:
1. Auscycling Limited - $15,000 ex GST financial support for the 2021 AusCycling Queensland BMX State Championships
B. That Council note that there were no event sponsorship related ticket allocations made .
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 6
Creative Industries Development Update
That the report providing an update on Council’s Creative Industries Development be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich · Willowbank · North Ipswich
14.4. Committee Report - Economic and Industry Development Committee - 8 July 2021
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
14 .4
Economic and Industry Development Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Industry Development Committee Report No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motions adopts all items of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(06) of 8 July 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(05) of 10 June 2021
That the minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 10 June 2021 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 2
Small Business Funding Program
That Council endorse the proposed 2021-2022 funding program principles outlined in this report as ‘Building Resilience’ and ‘Scaling Growth’.
14.5. Committee Report - Environment and Sustainability Committee - 8 July 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
14 .5
Environment and Sustainability Committee
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee Report No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motions adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(06) of 8 July 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(05) of 10 June 2021
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 10 June 2021 be confirmed.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 2
Adoption of IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL Environmental Offsets Policy
A. That Council adopt the Environmental Offsets Policy as detailed in Attachment 1 of the report by the Team Lead (Strategic Conservation and Catchment Planning) dated 31 May 2021.
B. That Figure 1 on page 4 of the Environmental Offsets Policy be included in a larger font.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 3
Review of Local Disaster Management Plan 2021
A. That the Local Disaster Management Plan for the City of Ipswich, as detailed in Attachment 2 be approved.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, be authorised to make amendments deemed necessary based on further comment received from members of the Local Disaster Management Group, who form part of the governance arrangements for the adoption of this plan.
At 9.49 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 14.6.
Mentions: Ipswich
14.6. Committee Report - Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - 8 July 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
14 .6
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Report No. 2021(06) of 8 July 2021.
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.
This block motions adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(06) of 8 July 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(05) of 10 June 2021
That the minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on
10 June 2021 be confirmed .
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 2
Nicholas Street Precinct - Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report June 2021
That the June 2021 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - communications, engagement and events report June 2021
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
At 9.52 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
15 . Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
15.1. CEO Organisation Performance Report for June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
CEO Organisation Performance Report for June 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
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.
15.2. Provisional Projects
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.2
Provisional Projects
RECOMMENDATION
That Council review the provisional projects identified in Attachment 2 of this report and determine which of these are to proceed to the next stage of project development.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council determine that the following projects incorporating the additional project for the masterplan for Cooneana Heritage Centre for Division 1 are to proceed to the next stage of project development:
Division 1
- Handball Courts at Rex Hawkes Park, Redbank Plains
- Undertake a masterplan for Cooneana Heritage Centre
Division 2
- Smiley face sign on Redbank Plains Road near Shiloh Church
- Flashing light warning signs along Jones Road causeway
- Brittains Road Reserve upgrade to include a cricket pitch
Division 3
- Maculata Family Park, Riverview – privacy measures and further park embellishments
- Keith Pennell Park, North Booval – park embellishments and lighting
- Sealy Street, Silkstone – embellishments and lighting
- CBD Treescape and beautification program
Division 4
- Beautification at the corner of Fitzgibbon and Downs Streets, North Ipswich to reflect the era eg; silhouette of steam train erected on the corner leading down to the Railways Workshops. Another idea would be to paint a mural on the wall of Old Ipswich House.
VARIATION
Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed a variation to the motion:
That the following project from Division 3 be excluded from the next stage of project development noting that general beautification has already occurred throughout the CBD:
- CBD Treescape and beautification program
The mover of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.
VARIATION
Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed a variation to the motion:
That the Mayor and Divisional Councillors be consulted by the Acting General Manager of the Infrastructure and Environment Department by no later than 31 July 2021, to discuss the specific scoping of projects put forward for the provisional project listing.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Mayor and Divisional Councillors be consulted by the Acting General Manager of the Infrastructure and Environment Department by no later than 31 July 2021, to discuss the specific scoping of projects put forward for the provisional project listing.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brittains Road · Jones Road · Redbank Plains Road · Sealy Street · Redbank Plains · Riverview · North Booval · Silkstone · North Ipswich · Ipswich
15.3. Monthly Financial Performance Report - June 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.3
Monthly Financial Performance Report - June 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 June 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.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.48 am to reconvene at 11.10 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 11.10 am.
15.4. Queensland Disaster Management Conference 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
15.4
Queensland Disaster Management Conference 2021
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the report be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16 . Notices of Motion
16.1. Notice of Motion - Local Offices at Springfield Central Library, Redbank Plains Library and Rosewood Library
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
16.1
Notice of Motion - Local Offices at Springfield Central Library, Redbank Plains Library and Rosewood Library
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council establish suitable local office spaces at Springfield Central, Redbank Plains and Rosewood Libraries for use by Councillors to meet with local residents, businesses, and community organisations.
These spaces will be available on a permanent basis:
· To ensure Councillors maintain a presence and are available in the community they represent to hear about local issues important to residents and to make it easier for community members to provide feedback on these issues and the performance of Council;
· To improve access, availability and facilitation of meetings for residents with their elected representatives; and
· To provide increased confidentiality for residents and allow for improved security of personal information to guard against loss, unauthorised access, or other forms of misuse.
B. That Council implement these spaces using existing infrastructure, without additional commercial lease expenditure, to Council by end of August 2021.
C. That appropriate administrative support be made available at these locations as required, utilising existing resource allocations.
D. That section 9.5 of the Councillor Expenses Reimbursement and Administrative Support Policy be amended as follows:
• Remove paragraphs 9.5(ii) and 9.5(iii) and replace with:
(ii) Shared office facilities, located within the Council Administration Building, will be provided for the other Councillors. Dedicated multipurpose office and meeting space will be provided at suitable Council Customer Service Centres and library facilities.
(iii) Access to dedicated Councillor meeting rooms will be provided within the Council Administration Building. In addition, access to dedicated multipurpose office and meeting space will be available at Council's Customer Service Centres and library facilities.
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 11.42 am
Mentions: Springfield Central · Redbank Plains · Rosewood
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).