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Council — 2022-09-29
New Item (Council) - MEETING ATTENDANCE VIA AUDIO LINK
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
MEETING ATTENDANCE VIA AUDIO-LINK
Councillor Ireland requested attendance at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 October via audio-link.
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That in accordance with section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and 8.6.2 of Council’s Meeting Procedures Policy, Councillor Sheila Ireland be permitted to participate in the next Council Ordinary Meeting on 27 October 2022 via audio-link.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
OPENING PRAYER
Mayor Teresa Harding
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
At 9.02 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting room.
5 . Condolences
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council convey condolences on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich on the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen (Abstain)
Ireland Tully (Abstain)
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Condolence Motion - Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II ⇨
6 . tRIBUTES
Nil
7. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
Nil
8. PRESENTATIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
Nil
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Nil
10. MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Nil
11. 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 the following items:
· Item 9 of Item 15.2 titled Procurement – Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark Upgrade
· Item 15.6 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 these matters are being discussed and voted on.
DEPUTY MAYOR 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 the following items:
· Item 9 of Item 15.2 titled Procurement – Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark Upgrade
· Item 15.6 titled 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 these matters are being discussed and voted on.
COUNCILLOR KATE KUNZELMANN
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Kate Kunzelmann informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 16.4 titled Provisional Projects Approval (Redbench in Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street, Ipswich, listed in Table 1)
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Kunzelmann has a relationship as a long standing member of Zonta International. Councillor Kunzelmann also advised that she has brought the idea to council and has acted as advocate for the project which is to draw attention to domestic and family violence.
Councillor Kunzelmann invited the other councillors to determine
if she can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan that Councillor Kunzelmann does not have a declarable conflict of interest in the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to Councillor Kunzelmann and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Kunzelmann may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Kunzelmann did not participate in the vote.
The motion was put and carried.
COUNCILLOR SHEILA IRELAND
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Sheila Ireland informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 16.4 titled Provisional Projects Approval (Redbench in Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street, Ipswich, listed in Table 1)
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Ireland was a member of Zonta International for several years, however is not a current member.
Councillor Ireland invited the other councillors to determine
if she can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner that Councillor Ireland does not have a declarable conflict of interest in the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to Councillor Ireland and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Ireland may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Ireland did not participate in the vote.
The motion was put and carried.
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL MILLIGAN
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Russell Milligan informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 16.4 titled Provisional Projects Approval (Provision of a footpath link from 15 Workshop Street, Brassall to the Brassall Bikeway)
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Milligan resides in the area and would utilise that piece of infrastructure.
Councillor Milligan invited the other councillors to determine
if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann that Councillor Milligan does not have a declarable conflict of interest in the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to Councillor Milligan and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Milligan may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Jonic
Councillor Milligan did not participate in the vote.
The motion was put and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 9.30 am until 11.30 am to attend the National Police Remembrance Day Service.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12. Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brassall Bikeway · Brisbane Street · Nicholas Street · Tulmur Place · Workshop Street · Ipswich · Brassall
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 25 August 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 25 August 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12.2. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Special Meeting - 6 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.2
Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 6 September 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
13. mayoral Minute
13.1. Honouring Ipswich State High School's Win in the National Schoolboys Cup Final
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13.1
Honouring Ipswich State High School's Win in the National Schoolboys Cup Final
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Council honour Ipswich State High School with the Keys to the City to acknowledge and celebrate the school’s historic achievement of winning the Allan Langer Trophy, Phil Hall Cup and the National Schoolboys Cup.
B. That Council’s events team consult with the Mayor and Councillors Andrew Fechner and Kate Kunzelmann (as Chair and Deputy of the Community, Cultural, Arts and Sport Committee) to plan and deliver a suitable community function at which to present the Keys to the City to Ipswich State High School.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Mayoral Minute ⇨
14. Business Outstanding – Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
15.1. Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022 be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15.2. Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
15.2
Governance and Transparency Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022 with the exception of Item 9.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 1
revised alcohol consumption and sale in public places policy
A. That the Policy titled, ‘Alcohol Consumption and Sale in Public Places Policy’ (current) as detailed in Attachment 1 be repealed.
B. That the updated information to the policy titled, ‘Alcohol Consumption and Sale in Public Places Policy’ be noted and the policy adopted as detailed in Attachment 3.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2022(07) of 11 AUGUST 2022
That the Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 14 July 2022 be confirmed.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 3
Acquisition of Land for Road Purpose for INF04368 Hunter Street Bus Relocation
A. That Council resolve to purchase or acquire part of land located at 1 Hunter Street, Brassall, more particularly described as part of Lot 581 on SP145243 (“the land” (Council file reference 5572), for road purpose.
B. That, in the first instance, the method of acquisition shall be as a purchase by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974.
C. That should purchase by agreement fail, Council shall, as “ constructing authority ” pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, proceed to acquire the subject land.
D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the acquisition.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 4
Disposal of Council Freehold Land in Trust Located at Lot 34 Redbank Plains Road, Swanbank and 186-190 Swanbank Coal Road, Swanbank
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of Lot 34 Redbank Plains Road, Swanbank, more particularly described as Lot 34 on SP257496, and 186-190 Swanbank Coal Road, Swanbank, more particularly described as Lot 2 on SP251825 for road purpose (Council file reference 5601), because the State of Queensland (represented by the Department of Resources) (‘DoR’) is a government agency.
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 Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 5
New Lease Over 31-33 Nimmo Street, Booval to Queensland Rollingstock Preservation Group Inc.
That a report from council officers providing detailed advice on risk of impact to residents of amenity, outlining any mitigating factors and taking into consideration the development application for residential currently in progress, be submitted to the October Governance and Transparency Committee.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 6
Renewal of Lease to Brisbane City Council for the Riverview Asphalt Plant
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council as Lessor resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of leasehold interest in Part of land at 2B Kenneth Street, Riverview, more particularly described as Lease B in Lot 1 on RP215975, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council renew the lease (L-1224) with Brisbane City Council (Lessee):
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $ 145,000 excluding GST, payable to Council, and
(ii) for a term of ten (10) years, with no further option for extension.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolves 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 7
Procurement: 18997 South Station Rd, Raceview - Pavement Rehabilitation
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 18997 South Station Rd, Raceview – Pavement Rehabilitation.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier for the lump sum amount of one million nine hundred and fourteen thousand five hundred and fifty-one dollars and fourteen cents ($1,914,551.14) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 2.
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 8
Procurement: Cohga Weave Mapping Solutions
A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised AND/OR confidential nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of the Weave Mapping Solution .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 19265 ) with Cohga Pty Ltd on a yearly or shorter basis as required for up to one (1) year at an approximate purchase price of $ 105,000.00 excluding GST over the one (1) year period.
At 9.26 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 9.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 9
Procurement - Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark Upgrade
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the previous decision of Council, as per Item 16.5 titled Nicholas Street Precinct Parking Access System Upgrade, adopted at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 24 February 2022, be repealed.
B. 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 products and services related to the upgrade to the existing SKIDATA parking access system in the Nicholas Street public carpark .
C. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 18352 ) with Skidata Australasia Pty Ltd , at an approximate purchase price of $ 215,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of two (2) years, with no options for extension.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Fechner and Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
At 9.27 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Governance and Transparency Committee – ITEM 10
iVolve Project Quarterly Status Update
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Hunter Street · Kenneth Street · Nicholas Street · Nimmo Street · Redbank Plains Road · South Station Road · Swanbank Coal Road · Brassall · Redbank Plains · Swanbank · Booval · Riverview · Raceview
15.3. Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.3
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
No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 1
response to notice of motion – council to develop a domestic violence strategy
That the report responding to the Notice of Motion requesting a report be prepared detailing six (6) areas of information relating to Domestic and Family Violence responses in the community and council workplace be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY, CULTURE, ARTS AND SPORT COMMITTEE NO. 2022(07) OF 11 AUGUST 2022
That the Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 11 August 2022 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 3
FIELD LIGHTING FEES FOR SPORTING GROUNDS
That Council adopt the proposed charge of $8.40 per hour (exclusive of discounts) for field lighting, with effect from 1 October 2022.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 4
CUSTOMER SERVICES BI-ANNUAL REPORT CARD
That the report concerning the Customer Services Bi-Annual Report Card be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 5
MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIPS - CHRISTMAS CAROLS
A. That the Major Community Event Sponsorships for all four (4) Major Community Carols be aligned, as multi-year (3 year) agreements.
B. That cash support be provided for each of the Christmas Carols of year 1 - $15,000 (excl. GST), year 2 - $12,000 (excl. GST) and year 3 - $10,000 (excl. GST), totalling a cash contribution over 3 financial years of $37,000 (excl. GST) for each of the four carol events.
C. That all Christmas Carols be promoted through Council’s Christmas marketing campaign.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 6
MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP - NEW YEARS EVE TIVOLI
That Council endorse $20,000 (excl. GST) in Major Community Event Sponsorship for financial support to Tivoli Social Enterprises Limited for the Celebrate ’23 at Tivoli New Year’s Eve event.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 7
REVISED CIVIC AND CEREMONIAL EVENTS POLICY
That the revised Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy (Attachment 3) be adopted.
Councillor Sheila Ireland requested further information from the Chief Executive Officer on the possibility of all councillors names being included in the footer of the certificate templates.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 9.31 am to reconvene at 11.31 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 11.31 am.
Mentions: Tivoli
15.4. Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
15.4
Economic and Industry Development Committee
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Industry Development Committee
No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 1
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2022(07) OF
11 AUGUST 2022
That the Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 11 August 2022 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 2
COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKFORCE SUMMIT
A. That the report on the Community Services Workforce Summit be received and noted.
B. That the state and federal members be advised of the Community Services Workforce Summit and invited to attend .
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 3
QUARTERLY EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND TICKET ALLOCATION REPORT
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations funding the 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022 period:
Event Sponsorships above $15,000 (excl. GST) that were endorsed by Council:
• CMC Rocks
o 2022 - Base payment of $100,000 (excl. GST) and performance payment of $50,000 (excl. GST)
o 2023 - Base payment of $100,000 (excl. GST) and performance payment of $55,000 (excl. GST)
o 2024 - Base payment of $100,000 (excl. GST) and performance payment of $60,000 (excl. GST)
o 2025 - Base payment of $100,000 (excl. GST) and performance payment of $65,000 (excl. GST)
• Ipswich Show Society $45,000 (excl. GST) cash support for the ‘2022 Ipswich Show’.
• Willowbank Raceway Inc. $35,00 (excl. GST) cash support for the ‘2022 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals’.
B. That council receive and note that the following ticket allocations were endorsed by Council:
• CMC Rocks ticket allocation within the multi-year sponsorship agreement, where ticket allocation use has been and to be signed off by CEO.
o 2022 - 50 x General Admission tickets for the day of the headline act incl. parking, plus
▪ Non-Headline Day 1: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Non-Headline Day 2: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Headline Day 3: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ The sponsored Organisation will provide the City Events team (11 people) with a behind the scenes tour on agreed day for developmental purposes.
o 2023 - 50 x General Admission tickets for the day of the headline act incl. parking, plus
▪ Non-Headline Day 1: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Non-Headline Day 2: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Headline Day 3: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ The sponsored Organisation will provide the City Events team (11 people) with a behind the scenes tour on agreed day for developmental purposes.
o 2024 - 50 x General Admission tickets for the day of the headline act incl. parking, plus
▪ Non-Headline Day 1: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Non-Headline Day 2: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Headline Day 3: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ The sponsored Organisation will provide the City Events team (11 people) with a behind the scenes tour on agreed day for developmental purposes.
o 2025 - 50 x General Admission tickets for the day of the headline act incl. parking, plus
▪ Non-Headline Day 1: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Non-Headline Day 2: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ Headline Day 3: 10 x General Admission tickets
▪ The sponsored Organisation will provide the City Events team (11 people) with a behind the scenes tour on agreed day for developmental purposes.
Mentions: Ipswich · Willowbank
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
15.5
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. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2022(07) OF 11 AUGUST 2022
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 11 August 2022 be confirmed .
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 2
GET READY QUEENSLAND WEEK 2022
That the report be received and the contents noted.
At 11.33 am Councillor Andrew Fechner and Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due a previously declared interest in Item 15.6
15.6. Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
15.6
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
No. 2022(08) of 15 September 2022.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE IPSWICH CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2022(07) OF 11 AUGUST 2022
That the Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on 11 August 2022 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
BUILDING BETTER BLOCKS AND NEIGHBOURHOODS - POST EVENT WRAP UP
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT - RETAIL SUB-PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 2022
That the August 2022 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4
NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT - COMMUNICATIONS, ENGAGEMENT AND EVENTS REPORT AUGUST 2022
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
At 11.34 am Councillor Andrew Fechner and Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
7 . Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for August 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for August 2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for August 2022 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.
16.2. Flood Recovery Resilient Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy-Back Proposed Property Acquisition
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Flood Recovery Resilient Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy-Back Proposed Property Acquisition
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council resolve to purchase the properties listed in Confidential Attachment 1 for the purposes of the voluntary home buy-back program.
B. That Council resolve to authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take the necessary action in order to implement Council’s decision, including but not limited to making, amending and discharging the contractual arrangement/s.
C. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and the outcome of the purchases.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
c ouncillor Tully noted a spelling error in the name of a landowner in Confidential Attachment 1.
The Manager Environment and Sustainability advised that this error will be corrected on the documentation being prepared by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
16.3. Catalyst Infrastructure Fund Submission
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Catalyst Infrastructure Fund Submission
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
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 make a submission to the Catalyst Infrastructure Fund in accordance with Attachment 1 and to negotiate and finalise the future Infrastructure Agreement.
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 12.01 pm to reconvene at 12.31 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 12.31 pm.
Councillor Marnie Doyle was not present when the meeting reconvened.
16.4. Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Provisional Projects Approval
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed in this report to proceed to design and construction in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Project Policy.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Doyle was not present for the vote.
At 12.33 pm Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting room.
16.5. Monthly Financial Performance Report - August 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.5
Monthly Financial Performance Report - August 2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 August 2022, 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.
Councillor Sheila Ireland requested a timeframe of when the new waste trucks will be arriving.
16.6. Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2022(03) of 17 August 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.6
Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2022(03) of 17 August 2022
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2022(03) of 17 August 2022 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Updated Heritage Study to Assist and Inform the New Planning Scheme
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Updated Heritage Study to Assist and Inform the New Planning Scheme
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That a report be prepared which:
1. Provides an overview of what has been done to date with the draft scheme, to afford protection to character properties in Ipswich.
2. Provides a summary of additional options that may be considered, including major amendments to the new scheme to better address character protection.
3. Provides details regarding the scope, timing and cost of the work required to implement major amendments to the new scheme, in particular, including a heritage study, planning scheme amendment pack and an engagement program to both expand our protection and ‘plug gaps’.
4. Discusses the option of including significant amendments which will afford greater protection to character properties in Ipswich, in the current program for the draft scheme, particularly the potential impacts of this work on the planning scheme program.
5. Taking into consideration the costs, and length of time likely required to implement significant amendments to the new planning scheme, what interim measures are available to council if any, to afford greater protection to character properties, that are identified as ‘vulnerable’ to demolition or removal under the existing planning scheme.
B. That the report be presented to a future meeting of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee, no later than the November 2022 meeting of that committee.
C. Provide a workshop to Councillors in early 2023, with a view to formulating Council’s position and approach to incorporating major amendments to the new scheme, so that adequate resourcing and budget can be addressed.
variation to motion
Councillor Tully proposed a variation to Recommendation C.
C. Provide a workshop to Councillors in early 2023, with a view to formulating Council’s position and approach to incorporating major amendments and significant amendments to the new scheme, so that adequate resourcing and budget can be addressed.
The mover of the original motion agreed to the variation.
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That a report be prepared which:
1. Provides an overview of what has been done to date with the draft scheme, to afford protection to character properties in Ipswich.
2. Provides a summary of additional options that may be considered, including major amendments to the new scheme to better address character protection.
3. Provides details regarding the scope, timing and cost of the work required to implement major amendments to the new scheme, in particular, including a heritage study, planning scheme amendment pack and an engagement program to both expand our protection and ‘plug gaps’.
4. Discusses the option of including significant amendments which will afford greater protection to character properties in Ipswich, in the current program for the draft scheme, particularly the potential impacts of this work on the planning scheme program.
5. Taking into consideration the costs, and length of time likely required to implement significant amendments to the new planning scheme, what interim measures are available to council if any, to afford greater protection to character properties, that are identified as ‘vulnerable’ to demolition or removal under the existing planning scheme.
B. That the report be presented to a future meeting of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee, no later than the November 2022 meeting of that committee.
C. Provide a workshop to Councillors in early 2023, with a view to formulating Council’s position and approach to incorporating major amendments and significant amendments to the new scheme, so that adequate resourcing and budget can be addressed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
17.2 New Item (Council) - Proposed Notice of Motion - Event Friendly Council
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
17.2 Proposed Notice of Motion - Event Friendly Council
Mayor Teresa Harding gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at the next Economic, Industry and Development Committee scheduled for 13 October 2022:
A. That Council evaluate becoming an Event Friendly Council.
B. That a report be prepared on how Council can streamline Council processes to make it easier for event organisers to operate in Ipswich.
C. That the report be presented to the Economic and Industry Development Committee no later than December 2022.
18. questions on notice
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Questions on Notice to the Chief Executive Officer
A. In relation to Item 7 of Item 15.3 titled Revised Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy, Councillor Sheila Ireland requested further information on the possibility of all councillors names being included in the footer of the certificate templates.
B. In relation to Item 16.5 titled Monthly Financial Performance Report - August 2022, Councillor Sheila Ireland requested a timeframe of when the new waste trucks will be arriving.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 12.50 pm
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).