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12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 27 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12 .1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/384
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
27 March 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 9.25 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 14.1
Councillor Jim Madden moved that Item 14 be deferred for consideration until after Item 18 to allow all council officers not required for Item 14 to continue with business as usual.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Jonic Augustine
Tully Doyle
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.28 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli returned to the meeting room.
Item 14.1 was considered after Item 18 when the meeting reconvened at 12.45 pm.
Councillor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting at 12.48 pm.
14.1. Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach - Matter C/24/00786
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.1
Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach - Matter C/24/00786
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council decide whether or not the councillor has engaged in a conduct breach for Allegation 1.
B. That Council decide whether or not the councillor has engaged in a conduct breach for Allegation 2.
C. That if the local government decides the councillor has engaged in a conduct breach—what action the local government will take under section 150AH to discipline the councillor.
D. That Confidential Attachment 3 titled Councillor Investigation Report for the investigation be made publicly available within 10 business days after the decision is made.
E. That the Chief Executive Officer provide notice to the Office of the Independent Assessor of the decision, reasons for the decision; and where an order is made under section 150AH, details about the order.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed to move all recommendations separately.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council decide that the councillor did engage in a conduct breach for Allegation 1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Augustine Jonic
Doyle Tully
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and lost
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
B. That Council decide that the councillor has engaged in a conduct breach for Allegation 2.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Augustine Jonic
Doyle Tully
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and lost
Mayor Teresa Harding withdrew the original motion for Recommendation C as it was decided that the councillor has not engaged in a conduct breach.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the withdrawal of Recommendation C.
Recommendations D and E were renamed C and D respectively.
Resolution C2025/00/385
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
C. That Confidential Attachment 3 titled Councillor Investigation Report for the investigation be made publicly available within 10 business days after the decision is made.
D. That the Chief Executive Officer provide notice to the Office of the Independent Assessor of the decision, reasons for the decision; and where an order is made under section 150AH, details about the order.
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.
Councillor Paul Tully tabled the following recommendation in relation to the decision of Item 14.1 for Allegations 1 and 2.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That Council, having considered the two matters regarding alleged conduct breaches by Councillor Antoniolli referred from the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) to the Council's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 29 October 2024, decides as follows:
ALLEGATION 1
Having considered all of the evidence and material provided in relation to Allegation 1, and in accordance with section 150AG(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act), the Council decides on the balance of probabilities that Councillor Antoniolli has not engaged in a conduct breach, for the following reasons:
(a) Councillor Antoniolli had the right to make the reported comments in accordance with Section 21 of the Human Rights Act 2019 which states inter alia:
"21 Freedom of expression
(1) Every person has the right to hold an opinion without interference.
(2) Every person has the right to freedom of expression which includes the freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, whether within or
outside Queensland and whether -
a) orally; or
b) in writing; or
c) in print; or
d) by way of art; or
e) in another medium chosen by the person."
Such right is acknowledged in Section 5 of Council's Media and Corporate Communications Policy (the Policy) which states:
"Human Rights Commitment
Ipswich City Council (Council) has considered the human rights protected under the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) when adopting and/or amending this policy. When applying this policy, Council will act and make decisions in a way that is compatible with human rights and give proper consideration to a human right relevant to the decision in accordance with the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld)."
A councillor’s right to raise matters of public importance in his or her role as an elected member is a fundamental right of the councillor and the right of the community to be informed of such matters.
The comments by Councillor Antoniolli were made in response to one media outlet following complaints from traders in the Ipswich Mall - who had leasing contracts with the Ipswich City Council - that their takings had been seriously affected by the decision of Council to permit food trucks close to their premises. It was not a decision of full council and Councillors were not consulted before the decision was made. As the Divisional councillor, Councillor Antoniolli had the right to comment directly on the issue.
The comments made by Councillor Antoniolli were permitted pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Section 6 “Scope” of the Policy , which states, inter alia:
“This policy does not preclude Councillors from making their own statements or comments which may conflict with Council’s position…ensuring that their comments are not portrayed by them as the official view of Council.”
Councillor Antoniolli’s comments were not portrayed by him as the “official view of Council”.
His comments were also protected by the over-arching provisions of Paragraph 7 of Section 6 of the Policy which states:
"Nothing in the policy shall be interpreted as affecting the right of individual Councillors to raise or comment on issues of public importance or significance to them and to speak about such matters as elected representatives of the local community or in some other capacity".
This clause reflects the overriding democratic right of all Councillors to make comments completely free of the strictures of the Policy, thus reinforcing the fundamental right of elected members to speak publicly on matters relating to their community.
(b) Councillor Antoniolli was clearly speaking in his proper divisional role and his statutory citywide councillor role having regard to Sections 12(1) and 12(6) of the Act which state:
(1) "A councillor must represent the current and future interests of the residents of the local government area.”
(6) "When performing a responsibility, a councillor must serve the overall public interest of the whole local government area.”
(c) Councillor Antoniolli’s comments were consistent with Paragraph 8 of Section 2 "Purpose and Principles" of the Policy which states inter alia:
"The purpose of this policy is to … ensure Councillors have fair and equitable opportunity to engage with the community about divisional, committee and other
community matters through Council’s external communication networks, recognising the citywide role and responsibilities of all Councillors under section 12 of
the Local Government Act 2009.”
(d) Councillor Antoniolli’s comments were protected under the implied right of freedom of opinion and expression guaranteed by the High Court under the Australian Constitution – Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation [1997] HCA 25. A restriction on a councillor’s right - and arguably his or her duty - in championing their community is inconsistent with this implied constitutional right of freedom of political expression. The Independent Assessor recognised this in a public statement in 2021 regarding the right of councillors to “critically” raise matters relevant to to their comm
Mentions: Ipswich
15.1. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution C2025/00/387
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 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 Response to Notice of Motion Regarding Welcome to Suburb/Town Signs
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1
Response to Notice of Motion Regarding Welcome to Suburb/Town Signs
Resolution C2025/00/388(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning Suburb and Town Signs.
B. That Council confirm Set A as presented in this report be used for all Suburb and Town Sign replacements.
C. That within six (6) months council replace all of the brown signs in Division 1 and 4 with Set A style signs.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
2 Response To Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Response To Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland
Resolution C2025/00/389(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council receive and note the content of the report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Riverview
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 3
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/390
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 18 March 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.
4 Ipswich General Cemetery - Heritage Project
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Ipswich General Cemetery - Heritage Project
Resolution C2025/00/391(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report be referred to a future meeting for consideration.
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
5 Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2025/00/392(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 25 February 2025 to 7 April 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 C2025/00/393(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
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.
7 Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7
Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution C2025/00/394(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 2 – Installation of mature shade tree at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna $10,000.
2. Division 2 – Beautification and safety improvements at Langley Park, Camira $45,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
8 Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 8
Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated
Resolution C2025/00/395(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Queen’s Jubilee commemorative sign as detailed in Attachment 2 of this report, be approved 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.
Mentions: Springfield Lakes
9 Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 9
Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association
Resolution C2025/00/396(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That the Public Monument and Memorials application, as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report, be approved.
C. That Council enter into a legal agreement with the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association to fund construction of the Mother Language Monument in Robelle Domain, Springfield Central, at a location to be approved 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.
Mentions: Springfield Central
10 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 10
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2025
Resolution C2025/00/397(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department 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 by block resolve.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin :
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of considering the membership of Councillor Pye Augustine to the Infrastructure Planning and Assets Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
15.1.11 New Item (Council) - Membership of Infrastructure Planning and Assets Committee
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Membership of Infrastructure Planning and Assets Committee
Resolution C2025/00/398
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Councillor Pye Augustine be appointed as a member of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets 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
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
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.
15.2. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.2
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution C2025/00/399
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025 subject to a variation in relation to Item 5 titled Procurement – Tender VP445749 – Purga School Road Bridge Replacement Works by substituting the recommendation from the committee with the following recommendations:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulations 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. VP445749 Bridge Replacement Works Purga School Road, Purga.
B. That Council enters into a contract with the Supplier identified in the confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of $5,352,827.15 excluding GS and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.
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 owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Purga School Road · Replacement Works Purga School Road · Purga
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/400
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 18 March 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 Strategic Contracting Procedures
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Strategic Contracting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/401(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That after:
(a) consideration of the costs and benefits of complying with Chapter 6, Part 2 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation) ; and
(b) provision of the public notice of this proposed resolution which occurred on Wednesday 5 March 2025; and
(c) pursuant to section 218(1) of the Regulation,
Council decides to apply Chapter 6, Part 2 ‘Strategic Contracting Procedures’ of the Regulation to its contracts from 1 July 2025.
B. That prior to the date on which the Strategic Contracting Procedures are to apply, being 1 July 2025, a further report be presented to Council regarding the adoption of a Contract Manual and Contracting Plan, as are required by Chapter 6, Part 2 of the Regulation.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
3 Procurement - Civic Centre Ticketing Software
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Procurement - Civic Centre Ticketing Software
Resolution C2025/00/402(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes or tenders for the provision of the Vivaticket Ticketing Software.
B. That Council continue the contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 15-16-247 ) with Vivaticket Pty Ltd , at an approximate purchase price of $ 110,000 excluding GST for the extended term, being a one (1) year period, with one (1) additional option to extend of one (1) year at the discretion of Council (as purchaser).
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.
4 Procurement - Amazon Web Cloud Computing Services
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Procurement - Amazon Web Cloud Computing Services
Resolution C2025/00/403(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 utilise government agency contractual arrangement AWS 3.0 Agreement by the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Digital Transformation Agency for the provision of Amazon Web Service Offerings (Council file reference number 250207-000239 ), with the supplier listed as Tenderer A (Supplier) in Confidential Attachment 1.
B. That under the government agency contractual arrangement, Council’s approximate spend will be $9,500,000 excluding GST over the entire term, the end date of the initial term being 3 years after the commencement , with current options for extension at the discretion of the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Digital Transformation Agency of an additional one (1) x three (3) year term.
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.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 5 titled Procurement – Tender VP445749 – Purga School Road Bridge Replacement Works.
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 9.44 am.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
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 9.50 am.
Mentions: Purga School Road · Purga
5 Procurement - Tender VP445749 - Purga School Road Bridge Replacement Works
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Procurement - Tender VP445749 - Purga School Road Bridge Replacement Works
Recommendation
That Item 5 be referred to the next Council Ordinary meeting for further consideration.
In adopting the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee, the committee recommendation for Item 5 was replaced with the following recommendations:
Resolution C2025/00/404(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulations 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. VP445749 Bridge Replacement Works Purga School Road, Purga.
B. That Council enters into a contract with the Supplier identified in the confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of $5,352,827.15 excluding GS and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.
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 owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
As per Recommendation D of Item 5 the supplier is Alder Constructions Pty Ltd
Mentions: Purga School Road · Replacement Works Purga School Road · Purga
6 Procurement - 5577 Adelong Avenue, Thagoona - Pavement Rehabilitation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Procurement - 5577 Adelong Avenue, Thagoona - Pavement Rehabilitation
Resolution C2025/00/405(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5577 Adelong Avenue, Thagoona – Pavement Rehabilitation .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1, for the lump sum amount of two million, eight hundred and eighteen thousand, three hundred and ninety-five dollars and forty-four cents ($2,818,395.44) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.
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 owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
As per Recommendation D of Item 6 the supplier is Naric Pty Ltd trading as Naric Civil.
Mentions: Adelong Avenue · Thagoona
7 Procurement - Contract Extension 13482 Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Procurement - Contract Extension 13482 Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services
Resolution C2025/00/406(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That the contractual arrangement Council contract (13482-1) with SKYLINE LANDSCAPE SERVICES (QLD) PTY LTD; (13482-2) with AUSTSPRAY ENVIRONMENTAL WEED CONTROL PTY LTD; (13482-4) with SAVCO VEGETATION SERVICES PTY LTD and (13482-5) with RIVERCITY GARDEN & LAWN PTY LTD (Suppliers) for Grounds maintenance and Associated Services be varied as follows:
(i) Add a final extension of all contracts for six (6) months (period from
25 July 2025 to 24 January 2026) ,
B. That Council enter into deed of variation with the Suppliers to appropriately amend the existing contractual arrangement.
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.
8 Amendment of Lease between Ipswich City Council (Lessor) and Swifts Leagues Club Ltd (Lessee) and entry into associated documentation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Amendment of Lease between Ipswich City Council (Lessor) and Swifts Leagues Club Ltd (Lessee) and entry into associated documentation
Resolution C2025/00/407(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)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in part of the land at 95a Brisbane Road, Booval more particularly described as part of Lot 169 on Registered Plan 24111 , for the purpose of a Sports and Recreation Club, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council vary the lease (Council file reference number L-6232) with Swifts Leagues Club Limited (Lessee) by entering into the Form 13 Amendment contained in Attachment 1 to this report, with options for extension of an additional three (3) x ten (10) year terms.
C. That Council enter into the associated documentation contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to 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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Finance and Governance Committee - Question on Notice - Item 8
Mayor Teresa Harding stated that in the officer’s report for Item 8 it talks about the tenure of property policy ordinarily requiring a business plan to be submitted in order to justify a term of five (5) years in length and that Swifts have not provided a formal business plan. Mayor Harding queried why a formal business plan has not been provided.
That the General Manager, Corporate Services provide the Mayor and Councillors with the reason why a formal business plan has not been provided by Swifts.
RESPONSE
The following response to this question was provided to all councillors:
At present the Tenure of Property Policy does not specifically call out the format or the specific content that a business case should address where a lease term of 5 years or greater is requested. It should also be noted that the current request relates to a variation of an existing lease rather than the grant of a new lease.
Swifts have provided explanations of their plans on occasion through the discussions, both prior to the resolution on 8 December 2022 and during more recent discussions. Whilst these have not taken the form of a traditional business case, they have identified their planned future use for the premise and provided some concept designs for the facility they are planning to construct.
Swifts have also flagged concerns regarding the commercial risk present in a competitive market and are particularly apprehensive about any plans for future development being made publicly available.
Based on the above, we are comfortable that the requirements of the Tenure of Property Policy have been met.
Mentions: Brisbane Road · Ipswich · Booval
9 Monthly Financial Performance Report - March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Monthly Financial Performance Report - March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/408(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 March 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.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.21 am to reconvene at 10.50 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 10.50 am.
Councillor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting at 10.51 am.
UNSUITABLE MEETING CONDUCT
Mayor Teresa Harding found that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli had displayed unsuitable meeting conduct during the meeting in relation to commentary for Item 8 (Amendment of Lease between Ipswich City Council (lessor) and Swifts Leagues Club Ltd (lessee) and entry into associated documentation).
Mayor Harding stated that she gave Councillor Antoniolli a warning when he made some statements that weren’t based on fact. Under the Code of Conduct 2.1 it states, we must treat fellow councillors, local government employees and members of the public with courtesy, honesty and fairness.
Mayor Harding found that Councillor Antoniolli made some statements that weren’t factually correct and after giving a warning he not only stated those statements again, but also chided her for letting him know.
Under the Meeting Conduct Policy 9.1.9 – it states that when the chairperson speaks during the process of a debate, the councillor then speaking or offering to speak shall immediately cease speaking and each councillor present shall preserve strict silence so that the chairperson can be heard without interruption.
Mayor Harding stated that Councillor Antoniolli not only chided her but also said that she interjected him. Mayor Harding advised that she would now record the incident as unsuitable meeting conduct. Mayor Harding advised that under Council’s Meeting Conduct Policy there were three ways that this matter could be dealt with. She advised she would deal with this matter by requesting Councillor Antoniolli cease the unsuitable meeting conduct for the rest of the meeting in accordance with (a) which states ‘ ceasing the unsuitable meeting conduct and refraining from exhibiting the conduct ’.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.3. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.3
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution C2025/00/409
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 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 Response to Public Participation Matter Raised by Mr Ken Salter
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Community and Sport Committee – Item 1
Response to Public Participation Matter Raised by Mr Ken Salter
Resolution C2025/00/410(CASCC)
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council receive and note the report concerning the Public Participation matter on the possible social and economic impact on Swifts Rugby League Football Club and Redbank Plains Bears Rugby League Football Club.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
Mentions: Redbank Plains
2 Damage to Sporting Clubs caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Damage to Sporting Clubs caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred 2025
Resolution C2025/00/411(CASCC)
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
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. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Community and Sport Committee - Item 3
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/412
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 18 March 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.
4 Customer Experience Report 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Community and Sport Committee – Item 4
Customer Experience Report 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/413(CASCC)
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Customer Experience Report 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 concerning Council’s Customer Experience Program of work 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.
15.4. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.4
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution C2025/00/414
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025 with the exception of the recommendation relating to the Ipswich Turf Club in 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.
Mentions: Ipswich
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 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(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/415
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 18 March 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 Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report January 2025 - March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report January 2025 - March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/416(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 period:
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl. GST) endorsed by Council:
· Ipswich Show Society $35,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 Ipswich Show
· Willowbank Raceway Incorporated $35,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.
B. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 period:
· 2025 CMC Rocks, 35 corporate hospitality tickets for advocacy and capacity building purposes.
C. That Council receive and note that no event impact study support was confirmed during the 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 period.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
At 10.59 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in the matter relating to the Ipswich Turf Club.
Resolution C2025/00/417(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 period:
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl. GST) endorsed by Council:
· Ipswich Turf Club $20,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 Ipswich Cup
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 11.00 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting room.
Mentions: Ipswich · Willowbank
3 Nicholas Street Precinct - March 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - March 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2025/00/418(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the March 2025 NSP PCG 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
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025
Resolution C2025/00/419
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 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(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/420
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 18 March 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 Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Quarterly Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Quarterly Report
Resolution C2025/00/421(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
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 Australian Government Flood Warning Infrastructure Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Australian Government Flood Warning Infrastructure Program
Resolution C2025/00/422(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council owned and operated Flood Warning Infrastructure Network assets be transferred to the Commonwealth of Australia (Bureau of Meteorology).
B. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to undertake all necessary arrangements to facilitate the implementation of recommendation A.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve.
4 Post Tropical Cyclone Alfred Response and Recovery Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Post Tropical Cyclone Alfred Response and Recovery Update
Resolution C2025/00/423(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
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.
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Question on Notice – item 4
Councillor Pye Augustine queried whether the South East Redbacks are one of the clubs stipulated in the report under Sporting Clubs (16 clubs provided post-event status reports).
That the Manager, Community and Cultural Services provide clarification on whether the South East Redbacks Club is one of the 16 clubs that provided post-event status reports.
RESPONSE
The Manager, Community and Cultural Services provided clarfication and confirmed that the South East Redbacks was one of the clubs that provided post-event status reports.
16. Officer’s Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for March 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for March 2025
Resolution C2025/00/424
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of March 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.
Item 16.2 on the agenda titled Procurement – Tender VP445749 – Purga School Road Bridge Replacement Works was dealt with during consideration of Item 5 of Item 15.2 – Report of Finance and Governance Committee.
17. Notices of Motion
Mentions: Purga School Road · Purga
17.1. Notice of Motion - A new synthetic athletics track for Ipswich
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
17.1
Notice of Motion - A new synthetic athletics track for Ipswich
Resolution C2025/00/425
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
A. That Ipswich City Council:
1. Prepare a report that identifies appropriate Ipswich City Council council-owned properties where a synthetic athletics track could be located.
2. That the report be presented to a future meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee, no later than the June 2025 meeting of that committee.
B. That Ipswich City Council prepare an advocacy campaign designed to attract State and/or Commonwealth Government grant funding to assist with the planning, design, and construction of a new synthetic athletics track for Ipswich.
C. That the Ipswich 2032 Legacy Roadmap be updated to reflect the above.
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 - Unlocking of barrier across road reserve at the northern end of De Graaf St Bellbird Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Unlocking of barrier across road reserve at the northern end of De Graaf St Bellbird Park
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That as a temporary measure to be evaluated over six months, Council forthwith unlock the barrier across the unmade road reserve at the northern end of De Graaf St Bellbird Park .
Councillor Tully proposed the following amendment to the original motion:
That Council waive the bond for access to De Graaf Street Bellbird Park by local residents who wish to access their properties and this waiver apply for six months pending a review of the Council charge for access to Council land.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council waive the bond for access to De Graaf Street Bellbird Park by local residents who wish to access their properties and this waiver apply for six months pending a review of the Council charge for access to Council land.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following additional Recommendation:
That Council delegate to the CEO the power to approve the waiver of fees in similar circumstances in relation to other properties within the City of Ipswich.
The mover and seconder of the amended motion agreed to the addition of the further recommendation.
Resolution C2025/00/426
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Council waive the bond for access to De Graaf Street Bellbird Park by local residents who wish to access their properties and this waiver apply for six months pending a review of the Council charge for access to Council land.
B. That Council delegate to the CEO the power to approve the waiver of fees in similar circumstances in relation to other properties within the City of Ipswich.
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
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 11.47 am to reconvene at 12.45 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 12.45 pm.
When the meeting reconvened at 12.45 pm, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and Councillor Jacob Madsen were not present.
At this point in the meeting Item 14.1 titled Suspected Councillor Conduct Breach – Matter C24/00786 was considered.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 2.36 pm.
Mentions: De Graaf Street · Bellbird Park · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).