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Council — 2023-08-24
10 New Item (Committees) - Matter of public interest
IPSWICH TRIBUNE’S BREACH OF AUSTRALIAN PRESS COUNCIL GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1, 2 AND 3
Mayor Teresa Harding
Attachments
1. Mayor Harding's Comments in relation to the Ipswich Tribune's Breach of Australian Press Council General Principles 1, 2 and 3 ⇨
11 . Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
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 15.6 titled Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
The nature of the declarable conflict of 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 came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is 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 Item 15.6 titled Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
The nature of the declarable conflict of 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 came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.
12 . Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Ipswich
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 27 July 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12 .1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 27 July 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
Nil
15 . Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
15.1. Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 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(07) of 10 August 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023
That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee - item 2
Development Application - 11235/2022/MAOC - Recommendation - Remondis Australia Pty Ltd Change Application for Compost Manufacturing Enclosed at Swanbank
That Council resolve to approve development application no. 11235/2022/MAOC subject to conditions and attachments .
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 3
Provisional Projects Approval
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed in Table 1 below to design and construction in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
Table 1 – Proposed Provisional Projects
Division
Project
Order of Cost
1
Installation of footpath along Cowie Street, Deebing Heights connecting the two school crossings
$35,000
1
Installation of smart lighting for various fields within the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains
$25,000
1
Installation of park bench at Worley Park, Raceview and associated plaque to commemorate Trevor Grewar
$5,000
1
Installation of concrete pathway connecting the community centre with the BBQ area and picnic shelter within the Redbank Plains Community Centre, Redbank Plains
$27,000
4
Installation of concrete pathway to improve DDA access to the Rosewood Soldiers Memorial within Anzac Park, Rosewood
$38,000
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 4
Southern Recycling and Refuse Centre and Animal Management Facility Location
That Council approve the site at 831 Redbank Plains Rd, Redbank Plains as the preferred location for the new southern refuse and recycling and a new animal management facility.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 5
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report June 2023
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department be received and the contents noted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 6
Exercise Of Delegation Report
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 19 June 2023 to 26 July 2023, be received and the contents noted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 7
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Cowie Street · Redbank Plains Road · Swanbank · Deebing Heights · Redbank Plains · Raceview · Rosewood
15.2. Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
15.2
Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the report of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 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 Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023
That the Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2
Flood Recovery Resilient Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy Back Proposed Property Acquisition
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.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 3
Acquisition of Part of Land at 59 Huxham Street, Raceview for INF03978 Deebing Creek Bikeway Stage 2
A. That pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 , Council as “constructing authority” proceed to acquire land at 59 Huxham Street, Raceview, more particularly described as part of Lot 11 on RP175276 (Council file reference 5371), for Recreational Ground (bikeway) purpose.
B. That in the first instance, the method of acquiring the subject land will be by agreement with the affected person/s in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 ; however, if agreement cannot be reached, or operational timeframes intervene, the method of acquiring the subject land will be in accordance with Division 2, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 .
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4
Acquisition of Extinguished Drainage Easement over Lot 26 on RP893641 Located at 18 Rodney Street Silkstone
A. That Council, having considered the details contained in this report, support the acquisition of an easement for drainage purpose, of the area of land described as Easement A on RP85322 in Lot 26 on RP893641 and located at 18 Rodney Street, Silkstone, by way of agreement with DoE .
B. That the method of acquiring the Easement will be by agreement with DoE pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974 , and the Land Title Act 1994.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5
Procurement: Everi Event Content Platform
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, it would be impractical to invite quotes for the provision of a consolidated Software as a Service (SaaS) events management solution for use across Council managed by the Destination Development section .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 22254 ) with Everi Pty Ltd , at an approximate purchase price of $ 82,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of three (3) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X one (1) year terms.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6
Quarterly Report to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
That the Committee endorse the draft letter to the Director-General (DSDILGP) containing the quarterly update for April to June 2023 as set out in Attachment 1.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 7
Quarter 4 - Annual Plan 2022-2023 Quarterly Performance
That the Quarter 4 Annual Plan 2022-2023 Quarterly Performance report be received and noted.
Mentions: Deebing Creek Bikeway · Huxham Street · Rodney Street · Raceview · Silkstone
15.3. Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.3
Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 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(07) of 10 August 2023 with the exception of Item 5 .
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, as listed below, with the exception of Item 5, 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(06) of 13 July 2023
That the Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 2
Biannual Customer Services Report Card January 2023 - June 2023
That the Biannual Customer Services Report Card be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 2.1
Matter on Notice - After Hours Calls
That the Chief Executive Officer provide a response back to the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee on the process for categorisation of after-hours calls including how the requests are prioritised.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 3
Customer Experience Quarterly Report - June 2023
That the June 2023 quarterly report concerning Council’s Customer Experience program of work be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 4
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 April to 30 June 2023 period:
• Willowbank Raceway Incorporated $35,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2023 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.
Event sponsorship under $15,000 (excl. GST) approved by the General Manager, Community, Cultural and Economic Development:
• Hockey Queensland receive $8,000 (ex GST) in cash support for the 2024 Hockey Queensland Under 13 Girls State Championships.
B. That Council receive and note the following event impact study support confirmed during the 1 April to
30 June 2023 period:
• Eastern Rumble, Saturday, 29 July – Sunday 30 July 2023, Redbank Plains Skatepark.
• Fox Superflow, Saturday 12 August – Sunday
13 August 2023, Castle Hill MTB Tracks.
C. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 April to 30 June 2023 period.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 5
Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report - 1 April to 30 June 2023
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 April to 30 June 2023 be received and the contents noted.
Councillor Fechner proposed an amendment to the Officer’s Report where on page 2 funding for Civic and Ceremonial Events should be $9,623.00 instead of $10,000.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 April to 30 June 2023 be received and the contents noted, with an amendment to page 2 of the Officer’s Report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Willowbank · Redbank Plains
15.4. Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
15.4
Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the report of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 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, 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. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023
That the Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 2
Key Economic Data Update
That the report concerning the release of updated key economic data for the City of Ipswich be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the report of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 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, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1
Update on discussions with QueenSland Department of Environment and Science regarding National Parks in the Ipswich Local Government Area
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 3
Environmental Education - update and summary
That the report on Environmental Education Programs be received and noted.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 4
Experience Nature - 40 Ways in 40 Days
That the report on the Experience Nature - 40 Ways in 40 Days Program be received and the contents noted.
At 9.34 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and 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(07) of 10 August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
15.6
Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the report of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023 .
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 motion adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023
That the Minutes of the I pswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 2
Nicholas Street Precinct - July 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report
That the July 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - Brand and Activation Manager Report - July 2023
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.
At 9.35 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
16 . Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for July 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for July 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of July 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. Monthly Financial Performance Report - July 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Monthly Financial Performance Report - July 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 July 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.
17 . Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Community Lapping Events
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Community Lapping Events
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council explore how it can support community lapping events in Ipswich Central in consultation with businesses, stakeholders and Queensland Police Service.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
17.2. Notice of Motion - Car Parking Regulation for Springfield Central Community Centre - 134 Parkland Drive, Springfield Central
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Car Parking Regulation for Springfield Central Community Centre - 134 Parkland Drive, Springfield Central
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council investigate the amendment of subordinate local law 5.1 (parking) 2013, Schedule 4 Off-Street regulated parking area to include Map P – Springfield Central Community Centre car park (134 Parkland Drive, Springfield Central).
B. That following an amendment, an appropriate regulated car parking arrangement be implemented as soon as practical.
Councillor Nicole Jonic proposed a variation to Recommendation A as follows:
In Recommendation A - Deletion the words “investigate the amendment of” and insertion of the words: “commence the process to amend”.
T he seconder agreed to the proposed variation.
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council commence the process to amend subordinate local law 5.1 (parking) 2013, Schedule 4 Off-Street regulated parking area to include Map P – Springfield Central Community Centre car park (134 Parkland Drive, Springfield Central).
B. That following an amendment, an appropriate regulated car parking arrangement be implemented as soon as practical.
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 9.52 am.
Mentions: Parkland Drive · Springfield Central
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).