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Council — 2024-01-25
7.1. Petition - Residential Unit Developments along W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7.1
Petition - Residential Unit Developments along W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
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
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
8 . PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9 . Public Participation
Nil
10 . Matters of Public Interest
Nil
11 . Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
COUNCILLOR ANDREW FECHNER
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following items:
· Item 15.1 titled Report of Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
· Item 16.13 titled Ipswich Children’s Art Gallery Option
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 these matters are 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 the following items:
· Item 15.1 titled Report of Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
· Item 16.13 titled Ipswich Children’s Art Gallery Option
The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that Councillor Madsen 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 these matters are debated and the vote taken.
12 . Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Hughes Street · North Ipswich · Ipswich
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 7 December 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 7 December 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
13.1. Ipswich Civics Program
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13.1
Ipswich Civics Program
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council contribute in-kind support and its facilities to deliver a local version of the Parliament in Schools program in Ipswich, in partnership with the Hon. Milton Dick MP.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
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
Mentions: Ipswich
14.1. Response to Petition - Stop the Odours From Swanbank Industries
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.1
Response to Petition - Stop the Odours From Swanbank Industries
Recommendation
A. That the report be received and noted.
B. That correspondence be provided to the residents thanking them for the preparation of the petition.
C. That the petition be provided to:
a. Jennifer Howard MP, Member for Bundamba and Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment;
b. Lance McCallum MP Minister for Bundamba and Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development; and
c. Charis Mullen MP member for Jordan and Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
D. That correspondence be provided to the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation enclosing the petition, and advocating for the advancement of legislative tools seeking improvement to existing and planned organics facilities, including levers to regulate the enclosure of facilities as appropriate to their location and context.
VARIATION TO MOTION
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following variations to the motion:
· Recommendation Cb. Replace the word ‘Minister’ with ‘Member’
· Addition of recommendation Cd as follows:
d. Leanne Linnard MP, Member for Nudgee Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Innovation.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
A. That the report be received and noted.
B. That correspondence be provided to the residents thanking them for the preparation of the petition.
C. That the petition be provided to:
a. Jennifer Howard MP, Member for Bundamba and Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment;
b. Lance McCallum MP, Member for Bundamba and Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development; and
c. Charis Mullen MP, Member for Jordan and Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
d. Leanne Linnard MP, Member for Nudgee Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Innovation
D. That correspondence be provided to the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation enclosing the petition, and advocating for the advancement of legislative tools seeking improvement to existing and planned organics facilities, including levers to regulate the enclosure of facilities as appropriate to their location and context.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
14.2. Interim Local Law (Parking) 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
14.2
Interim Local Law (Parking) 2024
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council propose to make Interim Local Law (Parking) 2024 which would expire on 25 July 2024, without amendments.
B. That Council acknowledge and deem that consultation with all relevant government entities about the overall State interest in proposed Interim Local Law (Parking) 2024 has been conducted and completed in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph 11.2 of the Local Law-Making Policy .
C. That the proposed Interim Local Law (Parking) 2024 does not contain any anti-competitive provisions.
D. That the Interim Local Law (Parking) 2024 be publicly notified in accordance with the requirements of s29B(1)-(4) of the Local Government Act 2009 in accordance with the requirements of the Local Law-Making Policy :
(i) it be published in the gazette;
(ii) it be made available for inspection and purchase;
(iii) it be published on Council’s website;
(iv) it, and a copy of the gazettal notice, be given to the Minister; and
(v) Council’s register of local laws be updated.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
14.3. Lease for Renewal Over Trust Land - Rosewood Showgrounds - 1 Railway Street Rosewood
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.3
Lease for Renewal Over Trust Land - Rosewood Showgrounds - 1 Railway Street Rosewood
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council as Trustee for the State of Queensland resolve that exception at section 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of leasehold interest in land at 1 Railway Street, Rosewood, more particularly described as part of Lot Lot 2 on Registered Plan 35616, because the Lions Club of Rosewood Inc. (Trustee Lessee) is a community organisation.
B. That subject to Ministerial approval pursuant to section 52(3), (4) and (5) of the Land Act 1994 , Council enter into a trustee lease (Council file reference number 5567) with the Trustee Lessee:
(i) at an annual rent of $1 excluding GST, payable to Council if demanded, and
(ii) for a term to expire on 28 November 2027, 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 regarding the trustee lease to the Lions Club of Rosewood Inc.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Railway Street · Rosewood
14.4. Lease for Renewal over Freehold Land at Community Park, Marburg for a Shed - 108 Queen Street, Marburg
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.4
Lease for Renewal over Freehold Land at Community Park, Marburg for a Shed - 108 Queen Street, Marburg
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. 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 leasehold interest in land at 108 Queen street, Marburg, more particularly described as Lot 2 on Survey Plan 292756, because Marburg and District Residents’ Association Inc is a community organisation.
B. That Council enter into a lease (reference 5859) with Marburg and District Residents’ Association Inc:
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $1.00 if demanded, excluding GST, payable to Council as outlined below; and
(ii) for an initial term of 5 years with no options for extension.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Queen Street · Marburg
14.5. Lease for Renewal over Freehold Land for the Rosewood Community Centre - 19 School Street Rosewood
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.5
Lease for Renewal over Freehold Land for the Rosewood Community Centre - 19 School Street Rosewood
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. 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 leasehold interest in land at 19 School Road, Rosewood, more particularly described as Lot 705 on Crown Plan CC2732, because Rosewood and District Support Centre Incorporated is a community organisation.
B. That Council enter into a lease (reference 6048) with Rosewood and District Support Centre Incorporated:
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $1.00 if demanded, excluding GST, payable to Council as outlined below; and
(ii) for an initial term of 5 years with no options for extension.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: School Road · School Street · Rosewood
14.6. Procurement: Disposal of valuable non-current asset leases - 7 Bruce Lane, Camira - 389 Logan Road, Springfield
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.6
Procurement: Disposal of valuable non-current asset leases - 7 Bruce Lane, Camira - 389 Logan Road, Springfield
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award the below Tenders for the disposal of an interest in land to the recommended organisations (Lessee), for the management and operation of the respective facilities
Tender
Location
Lot / Plan
Lessee
22247
Langley Park Hall ,
7 Bruce Lane, Camira
Lease A on SP243521, Lot 272 on RP111740
Camira Friends & Neighbours Club Inc
22248
Camira Springfield Community Centre
389 Old Logan Road, Springfield
Lot 2 on RP857484
Westside Community Care (Qld) Limited
B. That Council enter into a lease with the Lessee:
(i) at an annual rent excluding GST, payable to Council; and
(ii) for a term, as outlined below;
Tender
Lessee
Rent
Term
22247
Camira Friends & Neighbours Club Inc
$1.00 if demanded
5 years
22248
Westside Community Care (Qld) Limited
$1.00 if demanded
5 years
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.
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
At 9.35 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.1.
Mentions: Bruce Lane · Logan Road · Old Logan Road · Camira · Springfield
15.1. Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2024(01) of 23 January 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
15.1
Report of special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2024(01) of 23 January 2024
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the report of the Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2024(01) of 23 January 2024.
Move into Closed Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(c, g and i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 15.1 titled Report of Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee of 23 January 2024.
The meeting moved into closed session at 9.39 am.
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.
Move into Open Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle
That the meeting move into open session.
The meeting moved into open session at 9:43 am.
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.
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the report of the Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2024(01) of 23 January 2024 .
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 Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2024(01) of 23 January 2024, as listed below as resolutions of Council:
special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1
Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Lease for Tenancy
2B10 Tulmur Walk (8 Nicholas Street)
A. That Council enter into a Lease (and any ancillary documentation) with the proposed lessee of the Tenancy 2B10, Tulmur Walk Building, 8 Nicholas Street (impacting part of Lot 1 RP157021) (“Tenancy 2B10”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 16 January 2024).
B. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in the Tenancy 2B10 to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 1(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in Tenancy 2B10 (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
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 at Recommendation A.
D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy MM1 Venue (37 Nicholas Street)
A. That Council enter into an Agreement for Lease and associated documentation of the Agreement for Lease with the proposed lessee for Tenancy MM1 in the Venue Building (impacting part of Lot 1 on RP209886) (“Tenancy MM1”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 16 January 2024).
B. That conditional upon Council satisfactorily executing the Agreement to Lease with the proposed lessee, (contained in recommendation A of this report), Council enter into a lease for Tenancy MM1 with the proposed lessee (as detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated
16 January 2024).
C. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in Tenancy MM1 to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 1(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in Tenancy MM1 (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
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 at Recommendations A and B.
E. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy T1 Venue (37 Nicholas Street)
A. That Council enter into an Agreement for Lease and associated documentation of the Agreement for Lease with the proposed lessee for Tenancy T1 in the Venue Building (impacting part of Lot 1 on RP209886) (“Tenancy T1”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 16 January 2024).
B. That conditional upon Council satisfactorily executing the Agreement to Lease with the proposed lessee, (contained in recommendation A of this report), Council enter into a lease for Tenancy T1 with the proposed lessee (as detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 16 January 2024).
C. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in the Level 1 Tenancy to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in the Level 1 Tenancy (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
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 at Recommendation A.
E. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease within the Nicholas Street Car Park (11 Nicholas Street)
A. That Council enter into an Agreement for Lease and associated documentation of the Agreement for Lease with the proposed lessee for Tenancy CW (12-16 car parks) within the Nicholas Street Car Park (impacting part of Lot 1 on RP307972) (“Tenancy CW”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 16 January 2024).
B. That conditional upon Council satisfactorily executing the Agreement to Lease with the proposed lessee, (contained in recommendation A of this report), Council enter into a lease for Tenancy CW with the proposed lessee (as detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Project Manager dated 16 January 2024).
C. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in the Nicholas Street Car Park to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in Tenancy CW (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
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 at Recommendation A.
E. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outc
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for November and December 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for November and December 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of November and December 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. Review of the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Review of the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council note the review of the progress in the implementation of the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive.
B. That Council note the outputs and outcomes achieved after three years of implementation of the Directive summarised in this report and set out in Attachment 3.
C. That Council note that implementation of the Directive will continue with a range of actions with clear accountabilities to pursue the achievement of the principles set out in the Directive.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the meeting be adjourned at 9.59 am to reconvene at 10.30 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The meeting reconvened at 10.30 am with all councillors in attendance except Councillor Jacob Madsen .
Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting at 10.32 am.
16.3. New Ipswich Planning Scheme (Draft) - Stage 3 Public Consultation Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
New Ipswich Planning Scheme (Draft) - Stage 3 Public Consultation Report
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council adopt the draft Ipswich Plan 2024, including all material detailed in Attachments 5-13 – Ipswich Plan 2024, for Minister’s consideration.
B. That Council adopt the Public Submission Summary as detailed in Attachment 15 – Public Submission Summary for publication on Council’s website as the written response to each submission.
C. That Council adopt the Public Consultation Report in Attachment 3.
D. That notice be given to the Chief Executive of the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works requesting adoption of the planning scheme.
E. That public consultation response letters to each and every submitter be prepared.
F. That additional material for flood affected property owners pursuant to the FAAR, listed in Attachment 13 be prepared.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.4. Proposed Policies - Resource Recovery
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Proposed Policies - Resource Recovery
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council adopt the Community Service Obligation Policy as outlined in Attachment 1.
B. That Council adopt the Competitive Neutrality Policy as outlined in Attachment 2.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amendment to the Community Service Obligation Policy in clause 5.7 (i) as follows:
The addition of the following words at the end of paragraph 5.7(i) - , or other circumstances approved by Council.
5.7 Management of waste generated as a direct result from natural disasters or emergencies.
i) A waste disposal fee exemption may be applied on an as required and temporary basis for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) at Ipswich City Council Recycling and Refuse Centres for waste generated by declared natural disasters or emergency situations, or other circumstances approved by Council.
The mover agreed to the proposed amendment.
Councillor Sheila Ireland proposed an amendment to the Community Service Obligation Policy in clause 5.6 as follows:
In the last paragraph of 5.6 replacement of the words ‘inform service’ with ‘Infirm Service’:
Council will audit Infirm Service recipients to verify their eligibility as required. Notably IWS can only provide this service following a site safety inspection. At sites where a suitable bin location cannot be agreed and Infirm Service will not be offered.
The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed amendment.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council adopt the Community Service Obligation Policy as outlined in the amended Attachment 1.
B. That Council adopt the Competitive Neutrality Policy as outlined in Attachment 2.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Amended Attachment 1 - Community Service Obligation Policy ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
16.5. Proposed Disaster Awareness Camera Network Policy
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.5
Proposed Disaster Awareness Camera Network Policy
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the Disaster Awareness Camera Network Policy as outlined in Attachment 1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16.6. Flood Recovery Resilent Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy Back Proposed Property Acquisition
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.6
Flood Recovery Resilent Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy Back Proposed Property Acquisition
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
A. That Council resolve to purchase the property 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 purchase.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16.7. Surrender of Drainage Easements Located at 22 Hume Drive Bundamba
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.7
Surrender of Drainage Easements Located at 22 Hume Drive Bundamba
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council declare the existing Easement CA, Easement CB and Easement CC on SP319612 in Lot 540 on RP335462 located at 22 Hume Drive, Bundamba, surplus to Council requirements and grant consent to the surrender of the three (3) easements.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Hume Drive · Bundamba
16.8. Proposal to Acquire Property Located at Peak Crossing with Enviroplan Levy Funds
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.8
Proposal to Acquire Property Located at Peak Crossing with Enviroplan Levy Funds
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
A. That Council resolve to acquire the properties listed in Confidential Attachment 1 for the purpose of the Ipswich Enviroplan Program.
B. That the method of acquisition shall be as a purchase by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974.
C. That 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.
D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the acquisition.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.9. Budget Amendment 2023-2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
16.9
Budget Amendment 2023-2024
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the revised Attachment 1 reflecting the change to the Asset Sustainability ratios be included in the Budget Amendment 2023-2024.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the proposed amended 2023-2024 Budget and Long-Term Financial Forecast, including the proposed amended Debt Policy, as detailed in Attachments 1, as amended, 2, 3 and 4 be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Amended page 9 of Attachment 1 - Amended 2023-2024 Budget and Long-Term Financial Forecast ⇨
16.10. Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.10
Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 November 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.
16.11. Queensland Audit Office 2023 Final Audit Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.11
Queensland Audit Office 2023 Final Audit Report
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the 2022-2023 final management report for Ipswich City Council, as detailed in Attachment 1, 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.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.12. Draft Inclusion and Connectedness Implementation Program 2024-2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.12
Draft Inclusion and Connectedness Implementation Program 2024-2026
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report concerning the draft Inclusion and Connectedness Implementation Program 2024 – 2026 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.
At 11.23 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 16.13.
16.13. Ipswich Children's Art Gallery Option
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.13
Ipswich Children's Art Gallery Option
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council approve the pursuit of Australian Government, Queensland Government, corporate and philanthropic funding for a dedicated Children’s Art Gallery on Level One of the Venue Building in the Nicholas Street Precinct.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Ireland
Doyle Tully
Kunzelmann Jonic
Milligan
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 11.54 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
16.14. Proposed Ripley Road Catalyst Infrastructure Agreement
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.14
Proposed Ripley Road Catalyst Infrastructure Agreement
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
A. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to finalise the negotiations with Economic Development Queensland regarding the proposed Ripley Road Infrastructure Agreement (Ripley Infrastructure Agreement).
B. That upon the Chief Executive Officer being satisfied that the negotiations have been finalised in accordance with recommendation A, Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to finalise and execute the Ripley Infrastructure Agreement on behalf of Council and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision.
C. That upon execution of the Ripley Infrastructure Agreement, an updated report be provided to Council at the next available council meeting, outlining all relevant matters contained in the Ripley Infrastructure Agreement.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
17 . Notices of Motion
Nil
18 . Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 12.07 pm.
Mentions: Proposed Ripley Road · Ripley Road · Ripley
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).