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Council — 2021-10-21
5 New Item (Council) - Condolences
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
5. Condolence MOTION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late George Hogg OAM, who passed away on 3 October 2021.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Condolence Motion for Mr George Hogg OAM ⇨
6. TRIBUTES
Councillor Sheila Ireland paid tribute to the Community Scouting Fun Day held at Minka Place, Ripley on Sunday, 17 October 2021 to showcase scouting in the hope of bringing more facilities for youth to the area.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
7. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil
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 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 · Minka Place · Ipswich · Ripley
11.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 16 September 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 16 September 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
14.1. Committee Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee - 7 October 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(09) of 7 October 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 - 7 October 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
14.2
Governance and Transparency Committee
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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(09) of 7 October 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(08) of 2 September 2021
That the minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(08) held on 2 September 2021 be confirmed.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 2
Trustee Lease Renewal to Axicom Pty Ltd over 22 Chelmsford Avenue, Ipswich
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(vi) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of Council’s interest as trustee, in land at 22 Chelmsford Avenue, Ipswich more particularly described as part of Lot 24 and Plan I16262, because it is for a lease for a telecommunication tower.
B. That Council enter into a trustee lease (Council reference number 5360) with Axicom Pty Ltd (Trustee Lessee):
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $ 30,000 excluding GST, payable to Council
(ii) for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.
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 Local Government Regulation 2009 , in order to implement Council’s decision.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 3
Procurement - Mobile Data Anywhere Subscription
A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought and that it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes or tenders for the provision of the Mobile Data Anywhere Subscription .
B. That Council resolve it is satisfied to continue with, and to renew, the annual Mobile Data Anywhere Subscriptions with Mobile Technologies Pty Ltd for an initial period of up to two (2) x one (1) year extension options from 1 November 2021 until 31 October 2023 for an estimated total cost of up to two hundred and eighty thousand dollars ($280,000) excluding GST.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 4
Procurement – VelocityEHS Workplace Health and Safety Management Software Subscription
A. That pursuant to Section 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies as it is satisfied that there is only one supplier who is reasonably available for the provision of the Workplace Health and Safety Management software system .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with VelocityEHS Canada, Inc. on a yearly basis for up to the next three (3) years at an approximate purchase price of $ 99,000.00 excluding GST over the three (3) year period.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 5
Procurement - Professional Development Mayor and Councillors
A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolves that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of a bespoke professional development course tailored for the Mayor and Councillors.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (RFQ17345) with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (ABN 11 008 484 197), at a purchase price of $ 76,491 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of one (1) year, with no options to extend.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 6
People and Culture Policies for Repeal
A. That the policy titled ‘Workplace Health and Safety’, as detailed in Attachment 1, be repealed and replaced with an updated policy as outlined in Recommendation D and detailed in Attachment 4.
B. That the policy titled ‘Employee Complaints Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 2, be repealed.
C. That the policy titled ‘Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 3, be repealed.
D. That the updated policy titled ‘ Workplace Health and Safety ’ , as detailed in Attachment 4 be adopted.
Mentions: Chelmsford Avenue · Ipswich
14.3. Committee Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee - 7 October 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
14.3
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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 Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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(08) of 2 September 2021
That the minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2021(08) held on 2 September 2021 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – iTEM 2
Draft Active Ipswich Strategy 2031
A. That Council endorse the Active Ipswich Strategy 2031, including the prioritised Implementation Plan.
B. That Council nominate Councillor Andrew Fechner and Councillor Nicole Jonic as the elected officials to represent Council on the Healthy, Active Alliance as per the Active Ipswich Strategy 2031 Implementation Plan Action 1.1.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – iTEM 3
Draft Customer Experience Strategy
That Council endorse the Customer Experience Strategy as outlined in Attachment 1.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – iTEM 4
Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy
That the revised Civic Events Policy as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted with an amendment to the policy as follows:
That page 2 of Attachment 2 under section 5. Scope, the words ‘or Chief Executive Officer’ be added to the last dot point (Other civic and ceremonial events approved by Council or the Chief Executive Officer).
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – iTEM 5
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
A. That Council note the following event sponsorship was approved during the 1 July to 30 September 2021 period:
· Category 1 Event Sponsorship of $25,000 ex GST and marketing in-kind support to Tivoli Social Enterprises Ltd. for the ‘2021 New Year’s Eve Countdown with Colour’.
B. That Council note there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made.
14.4. Committee Report - Economic and Industry Development Committee - 7 October 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
No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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(09) of 7 October 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(08) of 2 September 2021
That the minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(08) held on
2 September 2021 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 2
Small Business Education Program
That the Small Business Education Program report be received and the contents noted.
14.5. Committee Report - Environment and Sustainability Committee - 7 October 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
14.5
Environment and Sustainability Committee
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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(09) of 7 October 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(08) of 2 September 2021
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2021(08) held on
2 September 2021 be confirmed.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 2
Bremer Catchment ManagEment Officer - Progress of recruitment in partnersHip with Scenic Rim Council and South East Queensland Council of Mayors
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 3
Review and Update of the Local Disaster Management Sub Plan - Public Information and Warnings
A . That the Local Disaster Management Sub Plan – Public Information and Warnings, as detailed in Attachment 3 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.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 4
2021-2022 Seasonal Preparedness
That the report be received and the contents noted.
At 9.20 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 14.6.
14.6. Committee Report - Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - 7 October 2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
14.6
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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.
This block motion adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(09) of 7 October 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(08) of 2 September 2021
That the minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2021(08) held on 2 September 2021 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 2
Nicholas St Precinct - Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report September 2021
That the September 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 August 2021
A. That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
B. That the opening hours of the Bradfield Bridge as outlined on page 32 of the agenda be replaced with ‘open 6.00 am to 9.00 pm’ instead of ‘open 6.00 am to 9.00 am’.
At 9.21 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
15. Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
15.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for September 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for September 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for September 2021 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. Monthly Financial Performance Report - September 2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.2
Monthly Financial Performance Report - September 2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 September 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.
15.3. Adoption of Ipswich City Council's Annual Report 2020-2021
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.3
Adoption of Ipswich City Council's Annual Report 2020-2021
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the Ipswich City Council Annual Report 2020-2021, as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.4. Disaster Management Policy Review
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
15.4
Disaster Management Policy Review
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the Disaster Management Policy approved by Council on the 30 June 2020, be repealed.
B. That the updated Disaster Management Policy as outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.
C. That the Disaster Event Support to the Community Policy as outlined in Attachment 4, be approved.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.5. Event Sponsorship - A-League Friendly Football Match
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.5
Event Sponsorship - A-League Friendly Football Match
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council support hosting an A-League friendly football match between the Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United teams, including:
1. A sponsorship funding envelope of $25,000
2. Waiving of the North Ipswich Reserve venue hire fee
3. Support of event through Council’s marketing channels.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16. NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
PROPOSED NOTICE OF MOTION – ASSISTANCE FOR AGRITOURISM INDUSTRY IN IPSWICH
Councillor Sheila Ireland gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee scheduled for 4 November 2021:
That a report be presented to the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee no later than March 2022 outlining the short term and interim options that can be implemented to assist the Agritourism Industry in Ipswich prior to the adoption of a new Ipswich planning scheme.
17. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 9.41 am.
Mentions: North Ipswich · Ipswich
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