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Council — 2023-03-23
0 New Item (Council) - Meeting Attendance via Audio-Link
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Meeting Attendance via Audio-Link
Councillor Marnie Doyle requested attendance at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 23 March 2023 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 9.6.2 of Council’s Meeting Procedure Policy, Councillor Marnie Doyle be permitted to participate in the meeting via audio-link.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Marnie Doyle did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
OPENING PRAYER
Pastor Phil Cutcliffe – Springfield Christian Family
At 9.05 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting room.
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
5 . Condolences
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Jeffrey Walter Collins who passed away on 17 February 2023.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Condolence Motion - Jeffrey Walter Collins ⇨
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
deputy mayor jacob madsen
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following items:
· Item 6 of Item 15.2 (Report of the Governance and Transparency Committee) titled Procurement: Forbury Commercial modelling software for Nicholas Street Precinct.
· Item 15.6 titled Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that Deputy Mayor Jacob 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.
Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while these matters are debated and the vote taken.
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 6 of Item 15.2 (Report of the Governance and Transparency Committee) titled Procurement: Forbury Commercial modelling software for Nicholas Street Precinct.
· Item 15.6 titled Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
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 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 14.1 titled 150 th Ipswich Show – Signature Partner Proposal.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Kunzelmann is an ordinary member of the Ipswich Show Society.
Councillor Kate 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 Sheila Ireland that Councillor Kate Kunzelmann does not have a declarable conflict of interest in the matter because
there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor 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 Kate 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 Kate Kunzelmann did not take part in the vote on the matter.
The motion was put and carried.
12 . Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Nicholas Street · Springfield · Ipswich
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 23 February 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12 .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 23 February 2023 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
Nil
14 . Business Outstanding – INCLUDING CONDUCT Matters AND MATTERS Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
14.1. 150th Ipswich Show - Signature Partner Proposal
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.1
150th Ipswich Show - Signature Partner Proposal
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That Council approve a one-off $100,000 (ex GST) investment as the Signature Partner of the 150 th Ipswich Show taking place on 19, 20 and 21 May 2023.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed the following amendment to the motion which was seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council approve a one-off $63,000 (ex GST) investment as the Signature Partner of the 150 th Ipswich Show taking place on 19, 20 and 21 May 2023.
The mover and seconder of the original motion disagreed with the proposed amendment.
Mayor Teresa Harding called for a vote on the proposed amendment.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Tully Ireland
Fechner Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The proposed amendment was carried.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the word Signature be removed from the motion.
The mover and seconder of the amendment agreed to the proposed change.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council approve a one-off $63,000 (ex GST) investment as a partner of the 150 th Ipswich Show taking place on 19, 20 and 21 May 2023.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
15 . Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
15.1. Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023 .
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 Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023, as listed below, with the exception of Items 7 and 8 which were resolved under delegation at the committee, as resolutions of Council:
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(01) of 9 February 2023
That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 2
Request for Expression of Interests (EOI) - Lease of Land to Community Group/s
That Council endorse the development of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the three parcels of land in Springfield, Spring Mountain and Augustine Heights which are dedicated to Council for Community Use under the Springfield Infrastructure Plan.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 3
Revised Infrastructure Asset Management Policy
That the updated policy titled ‘Infrastructure Asset Management Policy’ as outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 4
Infrastructure and Environment Department Capital Delivery Report January 2023
That the capital delivery report for the month of January 2023, be received and the contents noted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 5
Exercise Of Delegation Report
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 24 January 2023 to 21 February 2023, be received and the contents noted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 6
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 7
RESOLVED UNDER DELEGATION
Development Application - 6610/2022/MCU - Recommendation - Parmac Property Investments Pty Ltd - Fast Food Premises (KFC) at Goodna
That the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee resolve to approve, in part, the representations to change development application no. 6610/2022/MCU subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 1 of this report subject to the following variations in Attachment 1 of the Report:
5(c)(i) on Page 132 of the Report: That the words “(either within Goodna, or a Character Zone)” remain as part of the condition.
The reason for t his change is :
(i) That the preservation of the dwelling in Goodna or in a Character Zone in the City of Ipswich is essential to ensure that the location of the new site is appropriate and to ensure that it is restored as far as possible and retains or enhances its original streetscape presence and overall setting.
21(a) on Page 140 of the Report - That the condition be amended to read:
“The applicant must provide a detailed design for frontage street works (upgrading the existing footpath to a 2.5m footpath) in accordance with Section 1.1.4 (5) of Planning Scheme Policy 3 and Council’s Standard Drawing SR.19.”
The reason for this change is that a 2.5m wide footpath “is required in accordance with Council’s road standard/class (sub-arterial) for Queen Street” as stated on Page 115 of the Report.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 8
RESOLVED UNDER DELEGATION
New Ipswich Planning Scheme (Draft) - Stage 1: Planning Scheme Preparation and Stage 2: Public Engagement
A. That Council endorse the revised Ipswich Plan 2024 (Draft) and draft Planning Scheme Policies as contained in Attachments 4 to 12 for the purpose of the continuation of the first state interest review.
B. That following receipt of the Chief Executive’s (DSDILGP) endorsement of the Ipswich Plan 2024 (Draft) , the Chief Executive Officer (ICC) undertake steps to comply with any conditions of the Chief Executive’s endorsement and undertake the necessary steps to commence the public consultation of the draft planning scheme and p lanning scheme policies.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste – item 9
Notice of Motion - Upgrade of Memorial Honouring the life of Deidre Kennedy
That Council upgrade the current memorial honouring Deidre Kennedy’s life, currently located at Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park and resolve to:
a) Upgrade the existing plaque to a large brass/bronze plaque or similar, with the design and inscription of the new plaque to be confirmed by Mayor Harding and Councillors Marnie Doyle and Andrew Fechner, on behalf of the Kennedy family.
b) locate the new memorial plaque to the garden bed adjacent to the existing plaque, mounted on a sandstone base.
c) To have these works completed before 13 April 2023.
d) Report back to the GIW Committee, following 13 April 2023, on the cost and timeline for any additional embellishments the Kennedy family proposes for this site, for Council’s consideration.
Mentions: Queen Street · Springfield · Spring Mountain · Augustine Heights · Goodna · Ipswich
15.2. Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
15.2
Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the report of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023 with the exception of Items 2, 6 and 12.
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. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023, as listed below, with the exception of Items 2, 6 and 12, as resolutions of Council:
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(01) of 9 February 2023
That the Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2
Proposed Organisational Restructure
A. That Council approve the current Infrastructure and Environment Department be changed by the separation of the current Environment and Sustainability Branch to become a new Environment and Sustainability Department.
B. That Council approve that the Coordination and Performance Department ceases to be a department and that the following relocations of function occur:
(a) Media, Communications and Engagement Branch to the Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department;
(b) Performance Branch into a newly titled Branch, ‘Strategy and Performance’ within the Office of the Chief Executive; and
(c) Executive Services to the Office of the Chief Executive with a direct reporting relationship to the Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer suggested that the following additional recommendation be considered:
C. That Council approve the current Infrastructure and Environment Department be renamed Asset and Infrastructure Services Department.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Council approve the current Infrastructure and Environment Department be changed by the separation of the current Environment and Sustainability Branch to become a new Environment and Sustainability Department.
B. That Council approve that the Coordination and Performance Department ceases to be a department and that the following relocations of function occur:
(a) Media, Communications and Engagement Branch to the Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department;
(b) Performance Branch into a newly titled Branch, ‘Strategy and Performance’ within the Office of the Chief Executive; and
(c) Executive Services to the Office of the Chief Executive with a direct reporting relationship to the Chief Executive Officer
C. That Council approve the current Infrastructure and Environment Department be renamed Asset and Infrastructure Services Department.
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 3
Concession for General Rates - 297-347 Alpers Road, Mount Mort QLD 4340
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at 297‑347 Alpers Road, Mount Mort QLD 4340, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate from the 30 August 2022, being the date of application
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4
Concession for General Rates - Various Properties
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties in Table 1 be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate from the 11 November 2022, being the date of application.
Table 1
PROPERTY LOCATION
605-623 Ipswich Rosewood Road, JEEBROPILLY QLD 4340
19 McGearys Road, THAGOONA QLD 4306
26 McGearys Road, THAGOONA QLD 4306
66 McGearys Road, THAGOONA QLD 4306
99999 McGearys Road, THAGOONA QLD 4306
81 McGearys Road, THAGOONA QLD 4306
59 McGearys Road, THAGOONA QLD 4306
Lot 155 Underground, UNDERGROUND LAND QLD 4305
528-530 Woolshed Creek Road, WOOLSHED QLD 4340
795-851 Rosewood Laidley Road, CALVERT QLD 4340
82-200 G Hines Road, MUTDAPILLY QLD 4307
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5
Procurement - Contract 16589 Local Government Infrastructure Plan Advisory and Coordination Services
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 it would be impractical to invite tenders for the provision of Local Government Infrastructure Plan Professional Advisory and Coordination Services .
B. That Council continue the contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 16589 ) with Morgan Wilson Planning Consultant , at an estimated cost between $300,000 to $ 400,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of two (2) years nine (9) months, with an option for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional one (1) X twelve (12) month term.
At 9.33 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in the following item:
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6
Procurement: Forbury Commercial Modelling Software for Nicholas Street Precinct
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
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 ongoing provision of the commercial modelling software in use for the Nicholas Street Precinct.
B. That the contractual arrangement 16657 with Forbury Property Valuation Solutions (AUS) Pty Ltd (Supplier) for the annual subscription of the commercial modelling software used for the Nicholas Street Precinct be continued as required for up to a further five (5) years at an approximate value of $47,000.00 + GST over the entire term of the contract if the subscription is continued for all five (5) additional years.
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.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.35 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 7
Procurement - 20144 Bridge Replacement Works - Hiddenvale Rd, Calvert
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 20144 Bridge Replacement Works – Hiddenvale Road, Calvert.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier for the lump sum amount of three million five hundred and seventy-three thousand five hundred and fifty-five dollars and nine cents ($3,573,555.09) 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 - EOI - Brassall Bikeway Stage 6b
A. That pursuant to Section 228(3)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that it would be in the public interest to invite expressions of interest before inviting written tenders for the provision of Design Consultancy Services.
B. That pursuant to Section 228(3)(b) of the Regulation, Council’s reasons for making such resolution are that:
(i) it will allow Council to canvas t
Mentions: Alpers Road · Brassall Bikeway · Hiddenvale Road · Hines Road · Ipswich Rosewood Road · McGearys Road · Nicholas Street · Rosewood Laidley Road · Woolshed Creek Road · Ipswich · Rosewood · Jeebropilly · Thagoona · Calvert · Brassall
15.3. Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.3
Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the report of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023.
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. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023, 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. 2023(01) of 9 February 2023
That the Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2
150th Ipswich Show - Signature Partner Proposal
That Item 2 titled 150 th Ipswich Show – Signature Partner Proposal be considered at the Council Ordinary meeting scheduled for 23 March 2023.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 3
Revised Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy
That the updated policy titled, ‘ Councillor Discretionary Funds Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 4
Revised Community Funding and Support Policy
That the updated policy titled, ‘ Community Funding and Support Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 5
Revised Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy
That the updated policy titled, ‘Civic and Ceremonial Events Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.4. Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
15.4
Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the report of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023.
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. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 1
Response to Notice of Motion - Event Friendly Council
A. That Council endorse the development of Pre-Approved Event Precincts in consultation with the Mayor, Chair Economic and Industry Development Committee and relevant Divisional Councillors.
B. That Council endorse Entertainment Venue conditions to permit third parties to deliver events within pre-approved entertainment venues.
C. That Council endorse the development of an online Event Planning Calendar.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(01) of 9 February 2023
That the Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 3
MainStreet Australia Ipswich StreetShow
That the report concerning the Mainstreet Australia Ipswich StreetShow in May 2023 be received and its contents noted.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 4
Planes, Trains and Auto's 2023 Program Preview
That the report concerning the 2023 Planes, Trains and Auto’s Festival program of events be received and its contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the report of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023.
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. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(01) of 9 February 2023
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 2
Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Annual Program Report 2023
That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council endorse the proposed program of projects for development and delivery in the 2023-2024 financial year.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 3
Enviroplan - Annual Progress Report 2021-2022
That the report concerning the Enviroplan Annual Progress Report 2021-2022, be received and noted.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 4
Stormwater Quality Offset Program Annual Report
That the Ipswich City Council Stormwater Quality Offset Program Annual Report be received and the contents noted.
At 9.43 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.6.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.6. Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
15.6
Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the report of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023 with the exception of Item 2.
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.
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(02) of 9 March 2023, as listed below with the exception of Item 2, as resolutions of Council:
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(01) of 9 February 2023
That the Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on 9 February 2023 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
Nicholas Street Precinct - Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee January 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the January 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
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.
The motion was put and carried.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - Brand and Activation Manager Report - February 2023
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
At 9.49 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
16 . Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for February 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for February 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of February 2023 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. New Local Government Infrastructure Plan 2024
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
New Local Government Infrastructure Plan 2024
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council endorse the draft LGIP 2024, including all extrinsic material, to form part of the Ipswich Plan 2024 for the purpose of State review and public consultation.
B. That following endorsement from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, the Chief Executive Officer undertake the necessary actions to enable public consultation of the draft LGIP 2024 in accordance with the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules , and generally consistent with the integrated community engagement and communications plan prepared for the Ipswich Plan 2024.
C. That Council adopt the population projections prepared for the LGIP as the official Council population projection figures.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.3. Monthly Financial Performance Report - February 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Monthly Financial Performance Report - February 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 28 February 2023, 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.
16.4. Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2023(01) of 15 February 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2023(01) of 15 February 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2023(01) of 15 February 2023 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted subject to an amendment to the spelling of Orion Lagoon on page 2 of the minutes.
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 - Ipswich Waste Services
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Ipswich Waste Services
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
A. That having regard to:
· the economic success and strong financial position of Ipswich Waste Services;
· the valuable human resource of Ipswich Waste Services’ workers substantially benefitting the people of Ipswich and the Ipswich City Council;
· Ipswich Waste Services’ ongoing extensive business focus including the delivery of key community services to the City of Ipswich and Somerset Regional Council; and
· the operational social benefits and financial efficiencies of a council operating its own waste services,
Ipswich City Council publicly declares that Ipswich Waste Services is “Not For Sale”.
B. That Council officers take no action to investigate, evaluate, progress or consider any action contrary to this resolution unless and until this resolution is ever repealed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
18 . Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 10.14 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).