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Council — 2025-03-27
6 New Item (Council) - Tribute
Tribute
Tribute to Gout Gout for the U20 200m Queensland Athletics title at Chandler – Councillor David Martin
Attachments
1. Tribute to Gout Gout ⇨
7. PresentATion OF Petitions
Nil
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Councillor Pye Augustine presented two certificates from Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce for the Ipswich Excellence Awards Night to the Chief Executive Officer
9. Public Participation
Nil
10. Matters of Public Interest
Mentions: Ipswich
10 New Item (Council) - Matters of Public Interest
10. matter of public interest
Ipswich’s Preparation, Response and Recovery to Tropical Cyclone Alfred – Mayor Teresa Harding
Attachments
1. Mayor Harding - Matter of Public Interest ⇨
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
In accordance with section 150EM of the Local Government Act 2009 , Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a prescribed conflict of interest in Item 15.3 (Report of Finance and Governance Committee) – Item 6 titled Procurement Contract 5601 – Garden Organic Material Processing.
The nature of the prescribed conflict of interest is Deputy Mayor Jonic has three close family members who are employed by the proposed contractor - Remondis.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic advised that she will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
In accordance with section 150EM of the Local Government Act 2009 , Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a prescribed conflict of interest in Item 15.5 (Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee) – Item 2 titled Event Sponsorship – 2025 Ipswich Cup.
The nature of the prescribed conflict of interest is that Deputy Mayor Jonic is a member of the executive, as the Treasurer of the Ipswich Turf Club Incorporated.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic advised that she will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 15.5 (Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee) – Item 3 titled 2025 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals – Event Sponsorship.
The nature of the interest is that Deputy Mayor Jonic’s family holds a life pass to Willowbank Raceway but are not members of the executive.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic 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 David Martin that Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on 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 Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Marnie Doyle informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 15.3 (Report of Finance and Governance Committee) – Item 7 titled Procurement – Preferred Supplier Arrangement for Provision of Electrical Trade Services.
The nature of the interest is that she has a close association with a family member of one of the preferred suppliers which she discussed with councillors in closed session at the Finance and Governance Committee.
Councillor Marnie Doyle invited the other councillors to determine if she can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli that Councillor Marnie Doyle may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on 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 Marnie Doyle may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
Councillor Marnie Doyle did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 15.3 (Report of Finance and Governance Committee) - Item 6 titled Procurement – Contract 5601 – Garden Organic Material Processing.
The nature of the interest is that two days after the committee meeting Councillor Tully was contacted by email by one of the tenderers in relation to this matter going to council. Councillor Tully contacted the appropriate officer in council and the officer was of the view that given the time between the committee meeting and council, it would not be appropriate to meet with the tenderer. Councillor Tully advised he has not been influenced in any way.
Councillor Paul Tully invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle that Councillor Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on 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 Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic (due to her previously declared interest in this matter) and Councillor Paul Tully did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 15.3 (Report of Finance and Governance Committee) - Item 6 titled Procurement – Contract 5601 – Garden Organic Material Processing.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Antoniolli has received texts from one of the tenderers. Councillor Antoniolli advised that he did not attend any meeting with the tenderer.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on 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 Andrew Antoniolli may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Martin
Madden
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic (due to her previously declared interest in this matter) and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 14.1 titled Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach – Matter C/24/00786.
The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that he is the subject of the matter.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli 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: Ipswich · Willowbank
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 27 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/324
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 27 February 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
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
At 9.32 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 14.1.
14.1. Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach - Matter C/24/00786
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
14.1
Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach - Matter C/24/00786
Resolution C2025/00/325
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Item 14.1 titled Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach Matter C/24/00786 be referred to the April 2025 Council Ordinary Meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Martin
Madden
All councillors except Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.41 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli returned to the meeting room.
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
15.1. Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(01) of 12 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(01) of 12 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/326
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(01) of
12 February 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(05) of 13 November 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(05) of 13 November 2024
Resolution C2025/00/327
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 13 November 2024 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
2 Natural Environment Strategy and Sustainability Strategy update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2
Natural Environment Strategy and Sustainability Strategy update
Resolution C2025/00/328(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
3 Information Management Uplift Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3
Information Management Uplift Program
Resolution C2025/00/329(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That an update report be provided to the Audit and Risk Management committee scheduled for 20 August 2025.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
4 ARMC Update White Rook TableTop Recommendiations
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4
ARMC Update White Rook TableTop Recommendations
Resolution C2025/00/330(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Council’s cyber security activity.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
5 Asset Management - Risks and Effective Asset Management Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5
Asset Management - Risks and Effective Asset Management Update
Resolution C2025/00/331(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report titled ‘Asset Management – Risks and Effective Asset Management Project Update’ be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
6 Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6
Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Report
Resolution C2025/00/332(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the ePMO quarterly report be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
7 iVolve Program Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7
iVolve Program Update
Resolution C2025/00/333(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee note the current status of the iVolve Program and associated Projects.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
8 Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper - February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8
Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper - February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/334(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Queensland Audit Office briefing report for February 2025 be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
9 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 1 November 2024 to 3 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9
Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 1 November 2024 to 3 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/335(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3, 4 and 5, be considered finalised and archived.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
10 Draft Annual Plan for 2025 for the Audit and Risk Management Committee - Chairman's Report and Summary of the Self-Assessment results
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10
Draft Annual Plan for 2025 for the Audit and Risk Management Committee - Chairman's Report and Summary of the Self-Assessment results
Resolution C2025/00/336(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the Audit and Risk Management Committee Chairman’s Report as detailed in Attachment 1 be noted.
B. That the draft Audit and Risk Management Committee Annual Plan for 2025 as detailed in Attachment 2 be considered and confirmed to determine a planned agenda for 2025.
C. That the Summary of the Self-Assessment results as detailed in Attachment 3 be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
11 Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11
Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Resolution C2025/00/337(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
12 INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12
INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT
Resolution C2025/00/338(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the General Manager Corporate Services provide the Corporate Risk Register report to the Audit and Risk Management Committee scheduled for 14 May 2025.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
13 Tax Risk Management Update 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 13
Tax Risk Management Update 2024
Resolution C2025/00/339(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
14 ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 14
ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Resolution C2025/00/340(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
15 Cyber Security Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 15
Cyber Security Update
Resolution C2025/00/341(ARMC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Council’s cyber security activity.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
16 Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 16
Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Resolution C2025/00/342
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
15.2. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.2
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/343
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
1 Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1
Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments
Resolution C2025/00/344(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
This matter was laid on the table at the February 2025 meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/345
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 18 February 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
3 Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution C2025/00/346(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 3 – Pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Burnett Street and Ferrett Street, Sadliers Crossing $26,000
2. Division 3 – Installation of a Dog Bowl at the existing tap at East Ipswich Honour Playground, East Ipswich $1,000
3. Division 3 – Installation of a Dog Bowl at the existing tap at Fail Park, North Booval $1,000
4. Division 3 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Collingwood Drive, Collingwood Park (at existing footing) $15,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Burnett Street · Collingwood Drive · Ferrett Street · Sadliers Crossing · East Ipswich · North Booval · Collingwood Park
4 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2025
Resolution C2025/00/347(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
5 Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2025/00/348(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period
28 January 2025 to 24 February 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
6 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2025/00/349(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
15.3. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.3
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/350
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(02) of
18 March 2025 with the exception of Item 6 and that in Item 4 paragraph C be included.
The seconder agreed to the proposed addition of paragraph C in Item 4.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/351
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 18 February 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
2 Information and Communications (ICT) Policy update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Information and Communications (ICT) Policy update
Resolution C2025/00/352(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Information and Communications Policy is repealed and not replaced noting the policy is operational in nature and that other governance mechanisms detailed in the Background of this report are in place providing oversight of ICT services.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
3 Right to Information Legislative Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Right to Information Legislative Update
Resolution C2025/00/353(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Right to Information Policy (as set out in Attachment 1) be repealed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
4 Establish Schedule of Trust for Road Purpose on proposed Lot 3 on SP349831 (currently Lot 1 on SP307972) in the Nicholas Street Precinct
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Establish Schedule of Trust for Road Purpose on proposed Lot 3 on SP349831 (currently Lot 1 on SP307972) in the Nicholas Street Precinct
Recommendation
A. That Council resolves that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(i) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of an interest in land at part of 11 Nicholas Street, IPSWICH more particularly described as proposed Lot 3 on SP349831 (currently Lot 1 on SP307972) (Council Land) (Council file 6344) for road purpose, because the land will be non-rateable after disposal.
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the following paragraph C be included in the recommendation:
C. That Council, as the trustee of the schedule of trusts, undertake the same processes and procedures that apply to Council when managing its freehold land when managing the trust property.
Resolution C2025/00/354(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Recommendation
A. That Council resolves that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(i) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of an interest in land at part of 11 Nicholas Street, IPSWICH more particularly described as proposed Lot 3 on SP349831 (currently Lot 1 on SP307972) (Council Land) (Council file 6344) for road purpose, because the land will be non-rateable after disposal.
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
C. That Council, as the trustee of the schedule of trusts, undertake the same processes and procedures that apply to Council when managing its freehold land when managing the trust property.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
5 Disposal of Easement through Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate for Access to Adjoining Land
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Disposal of Easement through Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate for Access to Adjoining Land
Resolution C2025/00/355(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. 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 an interest in land (Easement) at 155-331 Spowers Road, Goolman, more particularly described as part of Lot 160 on Plan CH312094, because the disposal will be to an adjoining landowner.
B. That Council grant an Easement, for the purpose of Access (Council file reference 6180) to the Walker Corporation Pty Ltd (Grantee) for an approximate sum of $5,000 excluding GST payable to Council as consideration for the Easement.
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
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Adjourn Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/356
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.05 am to reconvene at 10.30 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.30 am.
At 10.31 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 6.
Mentions: Spowers Road · Goolman
6 Procurement - Contract 5601 - Garden Organic Material Processing
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Procurement - Contract 5601 - Garden Organic Material Processing
Resolution C2025/00/357(FAGCC)
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. VP436292 for the provision of Garden Organic Material Processing to Remondis Australia Pty Ltd (Supplier).
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier at an approximate purchase price of $ 67,000,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of three (3) years, with options for extensions by mutual agreement, of up to seven (7) 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
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 10.33 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting room.
7 PROCUREMENT: Preferred Supplier Arranagement for Provision of Electrical Trade Services
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
PROCUREMENT: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for Provision of Electrical Trade Services
Resolution C2025/00/358(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council establish Preferred Supplier Arrangements for the provision of Electrical Trade Services with the suppliers detailed in Attachment VP4296636 RTA - Electrical Trade Services of this report.
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 may exceed $ 8M excluding GST subject to Council’s annual adopted budget 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, total term being five (5) years.
D. That Council may enter into a contractual arrangement with any of the aforementioned suppliers.
E. For those individual contractual arrangements that exceed $2,000,000 excluding GST, 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 in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
8 Procurement - Whole of Government Banking Services (Corporate Purchase and Travel Cards)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Procurement - Whole of Government Banking Services (Corporate Purchase and Travel Cards)
Resolution C2025/00/359(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 235(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council utilises government agency exception for the provision of Queensland Whole of Government Banking Services with Citibank, N.A. ( ABN:34 072 814 058) (Supplier) who is a party to the government agency contractual arrangement .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with Citibank, N.A. ( ABN:34 072 814 058), for a $0 (zero) value, over the entire term, being a term of five (5) years with two separate extension options both being three (3) years, at the discretion of The State of Queensland acting through Queensland Treasury
C. That Council may enter into ancillary contractual arrangements with the supplier, as allowed by the government agency contractual arrangement.
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
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
9 Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services Increase Contract Spend
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services Increase Contract Spend
Resolution C2025/00/360(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council note an increase in expenditure to Councils preferred supply arrangement for the provision of Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services from $11,500,000.00 to $18,179,000.00 based on current spend to date and the forecasted spend anticipated during the final option term due to expire
29 November 2025.
B. That Council note the increase in expenditure with the attached suppliers with a cumulative spend with individual contractors greater than $2,000,000.00
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
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
10 2025-2026 Fees and Charges - early approval for Animal Management, Health and Regulatory Services and selected Road Regulation fees
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 10
2025-2026 Fees and Charges - early approval for Animal Management, Health and Regulatory Services and selected Road Regulation fees
Resolution C2025/00/361(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the proposed fees and charges for animal management, public health, food business and road regulation licences and associated services, as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted with an effective date of
1 July 2025 with the inclusion of the following amendments:
· That under 5 Dog Registration (Annual Fees), Clause 5.7 titled Qld Racing Integrity Commission Members be reworded to “Qld Racing Integrity Commission Registered Dogs”.
· That under 3 Road Regulation – the word principals in the first sentence be amended to “principles”.
· That the dog registration for entire dogs under Clauses 5.2 and 5.4 remain the same as the 2024-2025 year as follows:
Clause 5.2 – Dog Registration per Entire Dog be amended by in the pay by date, deleting $202.00 and replacing with $193.00 and for the pay after date deleting $232.00 and replacing with $223.00.
Pay by date fee
Pay after date fee
Current 2024-2025
Proposed 2025-2026
Current
2024-2025
Proposed 2025-2026
Entire Dog – Standard
$193.00
$202.00
$193.00
$223.00
$232.00
$223.00
Clause 5.4 – Dog Registration per entire dog – Pensioner be amended by in the pay by date, deleting $97.00 and replacing with $92.00 and for the pay after date deleting $112.00 and replacing with $107.00.
Pay by date fee
Pay after date fee
Current 2024-2025
Proposed 2025-2026
Current
2024-2025
Proposed 2025-2026
Entire Dog –Pensioner
$92.00
$97.00
$92.00
$107.00
$112.00
$107.00
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
11 Monthly Financial Performance Report - February 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 11
Monthly Financial Performance Report - February 2024
Resolution C2025/00/362(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 28 February 2025, 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
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
15.4. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.4
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/363
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(02) of
18 March 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
15.4 New Item (Council) - Community and Sport Committee Item 1
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Community and Sport Committee Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the community and sport Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/364
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 18 February 2025 be confirmed .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
15.5. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.5
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/365
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025 with the exception of Item 2.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/366
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 18 February 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
At 10.43 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 2.
2 Event Sponsorship - 2025 Ipswich Cup
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Event Sponsorship - 2025 Ipswich Cup
Resolution C2025/00/367(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Ipswich Turf Club receives $20,000 excl. GST financial support for the Ipswich Cup 2025.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried
.
At 10.46 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting room.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 2025 Gulf Western Oil Winterationals - Event Sponsorship
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
2025 Gulf Western Oil WinterNationals - Event Sponsorship
Resolution C2025/00/368(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Willowbank Raceway Incorporated receives $35,000 excl. GST financial support for the 2025 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Willowbank
4 Nicholas Street Precinct - February 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct - February 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2025/00/369(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the February 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.6. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.6
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/370
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/371
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 18 February 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
2 City of Ipswich Urban Greening Plan 2022-2042 Progress Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
City of Ipswich Urban Greening Plan 2022-2042 Progress Report
Resolution C2025/00/372(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council receives and notes the contents of this progress report for the City of Ipswich Urban Greening Plan 2022 – 2042.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/373(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the report titled “Sustainability Strategy Implementation – March 2025” be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
16. Officers’ Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/374
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of February 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16.2. New Ipswich Planning Scheme
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
New Ipswich Planning Scheme
Resolution C2025/00/375
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That this report be received and its contents noted
B. That the Ministerial Conditions that accompanied the State Government’s approval of 14 February 2025 relating to the new Ipswich Planning Scheme and Local Government Infrastructure Plan be noted.
C. That the new Ipswich Planning Scheme and Local Government Infrastructure Plan are planned to come before the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee on 20 May 2025 and Full Council on 29 May 2025 for consideration.
D. That a target commencement date of 1 July 2025 for the new Ipswich Planning Scheme and Local Government Infrastructure Plan be noted.
E. That the new Ipswich Planning Scheme be called the Ipswich City Plan 2025.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.3. New Contract of Employment - Chief Executive Officer - Confidential
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
New Contract of Employment - Chief Executive Officer - Confidential
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to s194 of the Local Government Act 2009 Council:
i. considers Sonia Cooper to be qualified for the role of Chief Executive Officer; and
ii. resolves to appoint Sonia Cooper to the role of Chief Executive Officer
B. That the Mayor be authorised to execute on behalf of Council, the contract of employment to be entered into with Sonia Cooper.
Move into Closed Session
Resolution C2025/00/376
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 16.3 titled New Contract of Employment – Chief Executive Officer.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 11.04 am.
During closed session the meeting adjourned at 12.12 pm and reconvened at 1.00 pm.
Move into Open Session
Resolution C2025/00/377
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 1.27 pm.
On returning to open session Councillor Jacob Madsen attended the meeting via teams.
Mayor Teresa Harding withdrew her original motion for Item 16.3 and proposed the following motion:
16.3
New Contract of Employment - Chief Executive Officer - Confidential
Resolution C2025/00/378
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That pursuant to s194 of the Local Government Act 2009 Council:
i. considers Sonia Cooper to be qualified for the role of Chief Executive Officer; and
ii. resolves to appoint Sonia Cooper to the role of Chief Executive Officer, subject to the execution of a new contract of employment.
B. That:
i. clause 4.1 of Attachment I be amended to state “ At least seven (7) months before the Termination Date, Ipswich City Council will advise the employee of an intent to negotiate a new contract offer, if any. "
ii. page 4 of Attachment I be amended to remove the words “18 th day of November 2021” and substituted by an appropriate contract execution date.
C. That the Mayor be authorised to:
i. offer the CEO a new contract of employment in accordance with the terms contained in Attachment I, and as amended by Recommendation B of this report, and
ii. execute that contract of employment on behalf of Council subject to the condition that any amendments, other than minor amendments to its terms which may arise during the course of any negotiations, are the subject of a future report to a Council ordinary or special meeting for its approval or otherwise of those amendments prior to execution, noting that the contract is required to be executed in advance of the expiry of the current contract.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
Mentions: Ipswich
17.1. Notice of Motion - Acknowledgement and Thanks to people actively involved in the significant weather event known as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Acknowledgement and Thanks to people actively involved in the significant weather event known as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Resolution C2025/00/380
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That this council, on behalf of a grateful city, publicly acknowledge and thank the following groups of people who were actively involved in disaster preparation for, and the disaster response to, the significant weather event known as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March 2025:
a) Our council staff within the Disaster Emergency Management Team and the staff who worked within the Local Disaster Co-ordination Centre, for their diligence to public safety and guiding our civic response through the event; and
b) The council staff within the Works and Field Services Branch who worked tirelessly in the lead-up, during and immediately post the event ensuring the safety of motorists and our community; and
c) All council staff and community volunteers involved in the establishment, co-ordination and management of the various refuge and evacuation centres, for their compassion and kindness towards those in need; and
d) Our Executive Leadership Team, led by the CEO and including all our General Managers, for their united and co-operative response to the needs of the council, the city and its residents; and
e) The membership of the Local Disaster Management Group, made up of council and external stakeholder liaison officers, who worked tirelessly and diligently to ensure that Ipswich was well prepared and protected, and that services continued or were quickly restored during the event; and
f) The leadership of the District Disaster Management Group, particularly Superintendent Kylie Rigg and her team, for their support, service and leadership when our community needed it most.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
17.2. Notice of Motion - Repairs due to Flood Damaged Assets
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Repairs due to Flood Damaged Assets
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That, having regard to the many Ipswich City Council assets being damaged by the recent Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and subsequent flooding, a report be provided to the May Infrastructure, Planning & Assets Committee as follows:
1. Council considers the viability and estimated costs of installing drop down fencing, similar to fencing at the Ipswich Knights Football Club, to all council owned facilities operated by sporting groups, that are regularly impacted by flooding.
2. Council considers moving all electrical power boxes, situated at sporting fields determined in 1 above, above historical flood levels.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the word ‘appropriate’ be inserted before the word ‘historical’ in the last line of 2.
2. Council considers moving all electrical power boxes, situated at sporting fields determined in 1 above, above appropriate historical flood levels.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposal.
Resolution C2025/00/381
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That, having regard to the many Ipswich City Council assets being damaged by the recent Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and subsequent flooding, a report be provided to the May Infrastructure, Planning & Assets Committee as follows:
1. Council considers the viability and estimated costs of installing drop down fencing, similar to fencing at the Ipswich Knights Football Club, to all council owned facilities operated by sporting groups, that are regularly impacted by flooding.
2. Council considers moving all electrical power boxes, situated at sporting fields determined in 1 above, above appropriate historical flood levels.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/382
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of considering the membership of Councillor Marnie Doyle to the Community and Sport Committee and the Environment and Sustainability Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
18 New Item (Committees) - Appointment to C&S and E&S Ctee
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Appointment to Community and Sport committee and environment and sustainability committee
Resolution C2025/00/383
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That Councillor Marnie Doyle be appointed as a member of the Community and Sport Committee and the Environment and Sustainability Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/384
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 2.01 pm
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).