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Council — 2023-10-26
5.1 New Item (Council) - Mr Bill Hayden
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Mr WILLIAM (Bill) Hayden ac
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Mr William (Bill) Hayden AC who passed away on
21 October 2023.
Attachments
1. Condolence Motion - William (Bill) Hayden AC ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
5.2 New Item (Council) - Mr James Kiernan
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Mr James Kiernan
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Mr James Kiernan who passed away on 3 October 2023.
Attachments
1. Condolence Motion - James Kiernan ⇨
At 9.16 am Councillor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting.
Mentions: Ipswich
5.3 New Item (Council) - Mr John and Una Cushing
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Mr John CUSHING oam and Una Cushing
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Mr John Cushing OAM who passed away on 29 August 2023 and Mrs Una Cushing who passed away on
4 October 2023.
Attachments
1. Condolence Motion - John Cushing OAM and Una Cushing ⇨
6 . tRIBUTES
Nil
7 . PresentATion OF Petitions
Mentions: Ipswich
7.1. Petition - Goddards Road
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7.1
Petition - Goddards Road, YAMANTO
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the petition be received and referred to the appropriate council department for investigation and a report back to the relevant committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
8 . PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9 . Public Participation
Mentions: Goddards Road · Yamanto
9.1 New Item (Council) - Leigh Alsop
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -Leigh Alsop
Leigh Alsop requested a public participation session to request a change to the Public Monuments and Memorials Policy to include dogs so dog plaques can be allowed in dog parks.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the matter be received and referred for consideration with Item 17.1 titled Notice of Motion - Inclusion of plaques for dogs at dog parks .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Public Participation speech from Leigh Alsop ⇨
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 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 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 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, until recently, was a former 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 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 Item 17.2 titled Notice of Motion - United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Kunzelmann is a non-executive member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom which is a steering group of the International Campaign to abolish nuclear weapons.
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 Marnie Doyle 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
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Kunzelmann did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
COUNCILLOR NICOLE JONIC
In accordance with section 150ET(4) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 5 of Item 15.2 (Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(09) of
12 October 2023) titled Procurement: Tender Consideration Plan 10590 Supply and Delivery of light vehicles (extension).
Councillor Jonic advised she has previously declared this conflict in relation to the original contract.
The nature of the conflict is that Councillor Jonic is a casual employee of River 949 and one of the suppliers, Llewellyn Motors, is a customer of this company.
Councillor Nicole Jonic came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, she will exclude herself 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 - 14 September 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 14 September 2023 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12.2. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Special Meeting - 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12 .2
Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 12 October 2023 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
13 . mayoral Minute
13.1. Update to Regionally Significant Advocacy Priority for Waste and Circular Economy Transformation
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13.1
Update to Regionally Significant Advocacy Priority for Waste and Circular Economy Transformation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council updates the first ask of its Regionally Significant Advocacy Priority for waste and circular economy transformation to “Partner with the Queensland Government to expedite the introduction of legislation to compel waste operators to in-vessel the composting of organic waste.”
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
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(09) of 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023 with the exception of Item 1 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
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(09) of 12 October 2023 as listed below, with the exception of Item 1, as resolutions of Council:
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 1
Response to Petition - Setting up of an Islamic section in an Ipswich cemetery
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council Officers continue to progress the establishment of an Islamic burial section at an Ipswich City Council managed cemetery.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following additional recommendations:
B. That council consults with Mr George Hatchman and the Willowbank Area Residents Group as part of the process in establishing an Islamic Burial section.
C. That council reports back to a future Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee with the results of the consultation.
D. That the email from Mr George Hatchman and the associated correspondence and images be tabled.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed additional recommendations.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council Officers continue to progress the establishment of an Islamic burial section at an Ipswich City Council managed cemetery.
B. That council consults with Mr George Hatchman and the Willowbank Area Residents Group as part of the process in establishing an Islamic Burial section.
C. That council reports back to a future Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee with the results of the consultation.
D. That the email from Mr George Hatchman and the associated correspondence and images be tabled and attached.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Tabled email from Mr George Hatchman to Mayor Harding - Stone Quarry Cemetery ⇨
2. Tabled Stone Quarry Road documents attached to email from Mr George Hatchman to Mayor Harding ⇨
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(08) of 5 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
Items 3 and 4 were resolved under delegation at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee of 12 October 2023.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 4
Proposed Submission and Housing Supply Statement on the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023 Update and Draft SEQ Infrastructure Supplement
A. That Council endorse the initial Housing Supply Statement comments included in Attachment 1 and submission included in Attachment 1 to be made to the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
B. That Council endorse the submission on the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS as included in Attachment 2, as amended, to be made to the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
C. That Council officers continue to liaise with the State Government during the finalisation of the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS and provide an update to Council upon completion.
D. That Council officers collaborate with the State Government during the finalisation of the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS to finalise a Housing Supply Statement and provide an update to Council for endorsement upon completion.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 3
Development Application Recommendation - 13198/2022/CA Combined application for Development of 48-70 and 84 Pindari Drive and 67-103 Dances Road, Thagoona for residential purposes
That Council approve development application no. 13198/2022/CA subject to conditions and attachments.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 5
Provisional Projects Approval
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below to design and construction in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 2 – Installation of pedestrian handrails at the existing pedestrian refuge located on Springfield Lakes Boulevarde, Springfield Lakes $3,000.
2. Division 2 – Extension of concrete footpath from the offstreet carpark at Bruce Lane leading to the Camira Friends and Neighbours Hall, Bruce Lane, Camira $4,000.
3. Division 2 – Installation of ‘Man Walk’ Sign within Robelle Domain, Springfield Central $1,500.
4. Division 2 – Contribution towards fitout of the mezzanine floor of the Springfield Central YMCA, Springfield Central $50,000.
5. Division 4 – Installation of dog bowl and associated plumbing at John Murphy Park, Brassall $1,500.
6. Division 4 – Installation of Community Noticeboard at Karalee located off Junction Road (near intersection of Torrens Street), Karalee $15,000.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 6
Public Monuments and Memorials - Assessment of Application
That the memorial as noted in the application detailed in Attachment 1, be approved by Council.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 7
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report August 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 8
Exercise Of Delegation Report
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period
17 August 2023 to 20 September 2023, be received and the contents noted.
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – item 9
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 Committee – item 10
Sub-Regional Waste Alliance - MRF Investment Decision
A. That the recommendations contained in confidential Attachment 1, as amended, be adopted.
B. That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.
As the recommendations for Item 10 were adopted by Council, the recommendations from the confidential attachment have been listed below:
It is recommended:
1. That Council, together with Redland City Council and Logan City Council, establish Greenovate Pty Ltd (Company) as a beneficial enterprise pursuant to section 40 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), for the purposes set out in the confidential report titled Sub-Regional Waste Alliance Materials Recovery Facility Tender Evaluation, Business case and Establishment of Greenovate Pty Ltd Beneficial Enterprise (Report).
2. T hat Council execute the Consent and Agreement to Become a Member of a Company Limited by Shares for the Company for 1 share at $1.00.
3. That Council together with Redland City Council and Logan City Council, appoint Mr Darren Scott, Ms Sonia Cooper and Mr Andrew Chesterman as the Interim Directors of the Company.
4. That, subject to resolutions of Redland City Council and Logan City Council to establish the Company and the grant funding agreement(s) being executed by the Company for at least the grant funding amount specified in the Report, Council resolve to:
(a) subscribe for the number of shares in the Company as specified in the Securityholders’ Agreement; and
(b) enter into the following documents in the form substantially attached to the Report in order to achieve the outcomes outlined in the Report:
(i) Securityholders’ Agreement between Council, Logan City Council and Redland City Council (Sec
Mentions: Bruce Lane · Dances Road · Junction Road · Pindari Drive · Tabled Stone Quarry Road · Torrens Street · Ipswich · Willowbank · Thagoona · Springfield Lakes · Camira · Springfield Central · Brassall · Karalee
15.2. Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.2
Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the report of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023 with the exception of Item 5 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Jonic
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023 as listed below, with the exception of Item 5, as resolutions of Council:
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(08) of 5 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2
Disposal of Council Freehold Land located at 51 Swanbank Road, Swanbank
A. That Council declare the land located at 51 Swanbank Road, Swanbank, more particularly described as Lot 1 on RP154795 (the Land), surplus to Council requirements.
B. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iv) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of surplus land at 51 Swanbank Road, Swanbank, more particularly described as Lot 1 on RP154795 (Council file reference 5083), because the disposal will be to an adjoining land owner.
C. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with CleanCo Queensland Ltd at an expected sale price of $5,000 excluding GST, payable to Council.
D. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council 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 3
Repeal of Previous Council Decision for the Surrender and Acquisiton of Drainage Easement at 22 Hume Drive, Bundamba
A. That the previous decision of Council, as per Item No. 9 of the Governance and Transparency Committee on the 13 July 2023 and adopted at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 July 2023, be repealed.
B. That Council resolve to negotiate the terms for two (2) new easements over part of land located at 22 Hume Drive, Bundamba, described as Lot 540 on SP335462, for drainage purposes (Council File Reference 6023).
C. That in the first instance, the method of acquisition will be by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974 and the Land Title Act 1994.
D. That should Council fail to negotiate the easement by agreement with the affected person/s, Council as “ Constructing Authority” pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 , will proceed to acquire the easements over part of the land located at 22 Hume Drive, Bundamba, described as Lot 540 on SP335462.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4
Procurement: On-demand Kerbside Large Item Collection Service
A. That pursuant to Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council establish Preferred Supplier Arrangement 22084 for the provision of an on-demand kerbside large item collection service with Handel Group Pty Ltd (ACN: 625 084 077).
B. That pursuant to Section 233(8) of the Regulation, Council resolve that it is satisfied that a term of longer than two (2) years will result in better value for Council.
C. That under the Preferred Supplier Arrangement, Council’s approximate spend will be $ 17,000,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of (5) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X two (2) year terms and one (1) x one (1) year term.
D. That 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 in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
At 9.53 am Councillor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 5.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5
Procurement: Tender Consideration Plan 10590 Supply and Delivery of Light Vehicles (extension)
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
A. That pursuant to Section 230(1)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve to prepare a Tender Consideration Plan number 10590 for the provision of the Supply and Delivery of Light Vehicles.
B. That pursuant to Section 230(1)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve to adopt the Tender Consideration Plan number 10590 that was prepared for the provision of the Supply and Delivery of Light Vehicles as detailed in the report by the Category Specialist dated 28 August 2023.
C. That in accordance with the Tender Consideration Plan, Council extend the current contractual arrangement with Q Automotive (Trading as Bremer Ford (ABN 47 010 489 460) and Ross Llewellyn Motors (ACN 010 428 841), at an approximate purchase price of $ 950,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being an additional term of one (1) year).
D. 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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
All Councillors except Councillor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.54 am Councillor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting room.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6
Procurement: Volvo Fleet Maintenance Services Agreement
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 and disadvantageous to invite quotes or tenders for the provision of Volvo Fleet Maintenance Services Agreement .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 22700 ) with Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $ 9,300,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of up to seven (7) years from the date of delivery of the last on-order waste truck, with no options for extension.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 7
Procurement: Increased Spending on Grounds Maintenance and Arbiculture Panel Arrangements
A. That Council approve an increase in expenditure for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services with the suppliers listed below from $8,293,231.00 to $10,788,058.00 excluding GST for the contracted period up to January 2025. This constitutes an increase of $2,494,827.00 excluding GST.
Contract 13482 Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services
· River City Garden & Lawn Pty Ltd
· Savco Vegetation Services Pty Ltd
· Skyline Landscape Services (QLD) Pty Ltd
· Austspray Environmental Weed Control Pty Ltd
B. That Council approve an increase in expenditure for the provision of Arboriculture Services with the suppliers listed below from $5,079,604.00 to $7,510,000.00 excluding GST for the contracted period to January 2025. This constitutes an increase of $2,430,396.00 excluding GST.
Contract 14985 Arboriculture Services
· Active Tree Services Pty. Ltd.
· Bush Born Enterprises Pty Ltd as the trustee
Mentions: Hume Drive · Swanbank Road · Swanbank · Bundamba
15.3. Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
15.3
Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 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(09) of 12 October 2023 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
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(09) of 12 October 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(08) of 5 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2
Stronger Communities Program 2023
That the Stronger Communities Program 2023 report be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 3
Notice of Motion - An Arts Hub for the Creative Community of Ipswich
A. That Council note that delivery and activation of a local arts hub is an opportunity to deliver on actions stemming from key council strategies and plans including the Creative Industries Action Plan, Ipswich Central Revitalisation, and the Economic Development Strategy.
B. That Council investigate the immediate activation of Lease G on Lot 12 ,116 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Formally Jamie’s Kitchen) as a visual arts studio.
C. That Council consider medium- and long-term options for the establishment and activation of a multi-use contemporary arts hub to support the creative community of Ipswich focusing on two key council assets as follows:
1. 101 Limestone St, Ipswich (Fire Station 101)
2. 42 and 42B The Terrace, North Ipswich (Formally Ipswich Woollen Mills)
D. That a report in response to this notice of motion be provided to the 28 November 2023 meeting of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 4
Notice of Motion - Specialist Public Space Liaison Officer
That Council investigate and employ a Specialist Public Space Liaison Officer as a matter of priority.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 5
Notice of Motion - Temporary Safety Cameras in Tony Merrell Park Leichhardt
A. That Ipswich City Council install two temporary safety cameras at Tony Merrell Park in Leichhardt, with a view to working with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to help identify offenders, and to provide footage that supports investigations or prosecutions by QPS in relation to riding of trail bikes in the park.
B. That Council review existing signage at and in the park to ensure that it clearly prohibits the operation of motor bikes and trail bikes in the park, in accordance with council’s Local Laws.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.03 am to reconvene at 10.33 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.33 am.
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Limestone Street · Ipswich · North Ipswich · Leichhardt
15.4. Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
15.4
Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 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(09) of 12 October 2023 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
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(09) of 12 October 2023 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(08) of 5 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 2
First Nations Industry Yarns Event
That the First Nations Industry Yarns Event report be received and the contents noted.
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 3
Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce Partnership Agreement 2023-2024
That Council endorse the partnership with the Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce for the 2023-2024 financial year at $35,000 plus GST.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the report of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
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(09) of 12 October 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(08) of 5 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee Meeting held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 2
2023-2024 Annual Disaster Awareness Campaign
That the 2023-2024 Annual Disaster Awareness Campaign report be received and the contents noted.
At 10.35 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.6.
15.6. Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(10) of 12 October 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
15.6
Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(10) of 12 October 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(10) of 12 October 2023 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
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 No. 2023(10) of 12 October 2023 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(08) of 5 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(09) of 14 September 2023
That the Minutes of the Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Meeting held on
14 September 2023 be confirmed.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - September 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report
That the September 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
Item 4 was referred to the Council Special Meeting of 12 October 2023 for formal adoption.
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4
REPEAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL DECISION REGARDING THE SURRENDER OF AN EXISTING LEASE AND A NEW LEASE TO THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
A. That the previous decision of Council, as per Item No. 5 of the Governance and Transparency Committee on
11 March 2021 and adopted at the Council Ordinary meeting of 25 March 2021 , be repealed.
B. That Council resolve to terminate the existing Lease with the Australian Red Cross Society (Lease No. 720932645 as registered on Title) in Council’s building located at
143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich and described as Lot 2 on RP50109.
C. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 8 Nicholas Street, Ipswich more particularly described as part of Lot 1 RP157021, for community purposes, because the Lessee is a community organisation.
D. That Council enter into a lease with the Australian Red Cross Society:
i. at a nominal rental of $1.00 excluding GST, payable to Council if demanded, and
ii. for a term of approximately seven and a half years (dependent on the timing of the lease’s execution), with no options for extension.
E. 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.
At 10.37 am Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.
16 . Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for September 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for September 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of September 2023 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16.2. Adoption of Ipswich City Council's Annual Report 2022-2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Adoption of Ipswich City Council's Annual Report 2022-2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Ipswich City Council Annual Report 2022-2023 be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen (Abstain)
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.3. Monthly Financial Performance Report - September 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Monthly Financial Performance Report - September 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 September 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
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
17 . Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Inclusion of plaques for dogs at dog parks
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Inclusion of plaques for dogs at dog parks
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That Council widen the scope of the Public Monuments and Memorials Policy to include plaques for dogs at dog parks.
Councillor Paul Tully moved the following procedural motion in relation to the motion:
That this matter and the matter raised at Item 9 under Public Participation be referred to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee for further consideration including:
1. The proposed or possible location of plaques at each dog park;
2. The cost of production, installation and ongoing maintenance of such plaques;
3. Whether or not, in the interests of general equity, the proposed policy amendment should be extended to include other animals such as, but not limited to, cats, birds and other pets which are deceased.
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That this matter and the matter raised at Item 9 under Public Participation be referred to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee for further consideration including:
1. The proposed or possible location of plaques at each dog park;
2. The cost of production, installation and ongoing maintenance of such plaques;
3. Whether or not, in the interests of general equity, the proposed policy amendment should be extended to include other animals such as, but not limited to, cats, birds and other pets which are deceased.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
17.2. Notice of Motion - United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
17.2
Notice of Motion - United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council resolve to note the significant threat that nuclear weapons pose to communities throughout the world, and the right of our residents to live in a world free of nuclear weapons threat.
B. That Council resolve to write to Ipswich Federal representatives, the Hon. Milton Dick MP and the Hon. Shayne Neumann MP, calling on the Australian Government to sign and ratify the United Nation’s Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons without delay.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
18 . Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 10.54 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).