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Council — 2025-11-27
6.1 New Item (Council) - Tribute
Tribute
Father Stephen Bliss OAM
Councillor Jim Madden – Tribute to Father Stephen Bliss OAM
Attachments
1. Tribute to Father Stephen Bliss ⇨
0 New Item (Council) - Tribute
Tribute
David “lemsy” lems
Mayor Teresa Harding – Tribute to David “Lemsy” Lems
Attachments
1. Tribute to David Lems ⇨
7. PresentATion OF Petitions
Nil
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9. Public Participation
Nil
10. Matters of Public Interest
Nil
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
In accordance with section 150EM of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a prescribed conflict of interest in Item 15.2 (Item 5) titled Procurement - Waste Contract Expiration Re-alignment.
The nature of the prescribed conflict of interest is that Deputy Mayor Jonic’s relatives work for Remondis.
Councillor 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.
12. Confirmation of Minutes
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 30 October 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/339
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 October 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
Nil
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
15.1. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/340
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 with the exception of Item 2 and that Item 2 be referred back to the relevant department for further consideration following consultation with councillors .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below with the exception of Item 2, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/341
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.
2 Response to Petition - Request for Solar Lighting at the Playground within Cameron Park
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Response to Petition - Request for Solar Lighting at the Playground within Cameron Park
Recommendation
A. That the contents of the report be received and noted.
B. That the request to install solar lighting for the playground located in Cameron Park, Booval is not supported, as it is not a defined embellishment for the desired standards of service for public parks as stipulated in the Ipswich City Plan 2025 .
C. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
Item 2 referred back to the relevant department for further consideration following consultation with Councillors.
3 Provisional Projects Approval
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution C2025/00/342(IPAAC)
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 1 – Installation of Dug Outs - Kevin Bull Oval located within the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains - $89,000
2. Division 1– Installation of Dug Outs – The Peter Phelan Memorial Oval located within the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains - $136,000.
Mentions: Redbank Plains
4 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report September 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/343(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of September 2025 be received and the contents noted.
5 Ipswich City Plan 2025 - s18 Amendment No.1
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Ipswich City Plan 2025 - s18 Amendment No.1
Resolution C2025/00/344(IPAAC)
A. That Council provide notice to the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning of the proposed Amendment Package 1 (Attachment 3) .
B. That Council note proposed Amendment Package 1 will proceed to public consultation and State interest review following receipt of the approved notice from the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.
C. That Council undertake the necessary actions to enable State interest review and public consultation consistent with the approved notice.
D. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to incorporate any further administrative amendments required prior to the final adoption of Amendment Package 1.
Mentions: Ipswich
6 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2025/00/345(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 25 September 2025 to 30 October 2025 be received and the contents noted.
7 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2025/00/346(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
15.2. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.2
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/347
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 with exception of Items 2 and Item 5 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, with the exception of Items 2 and 5, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/348
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.
2 Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
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 land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna more particularly described as part of Lot 128 on SP178961, for public swimming pool purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6139 with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee):
(i) at a commencing rent of 5% of total gross monthly revenue excluding GST, payable to Council, and
(ii) for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.
Move into Closed Session
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 2 titled Lease Renewal Over Trust Land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna.
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 9.35 am.
Move into Open Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully
That the meeting move into open session.
The meeting moved into open session at 9.46 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resolution C2025/00/349(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
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 land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna more particularly described as part of Lot 128 on SP178961 , for public swimming pool purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6139 with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee):
(i) at a commencing rent of 5% of total gross monthly revenue excluding GST, payable to Council, and
(ii) for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brisbane Terrace · Goodna
3 Lease Renewal over Freehold Land at 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Lease Renewal over Freehold Land at 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central
Resolution C2025/00/350(FAGCC)
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 land at 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central more particularly described as part of Lot 700 on Plan SP303717 , for recreational tennis facility purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6421) with Baseline Tennis Coaching Pty Ltd (Lessee):
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $1.00 excluding GST, payable to Council if demanded, with provision for potential increase reflective of court condition, and
(ii) for a term of five (5) years, with no options for extension.
Mentions: Sportstar Drive · Springfield Central
4 New Lease over part of Freehold Land at 102 Champions Way, Willowbank (Lease A)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
New Lease over part of Freehold Land at 102 Champions Way, Willowbank (Lease A)
Resolution C2025/00/351(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 102 Champions Way, Willowbank more particularly described as part of Lot 1 and Plan SP308694 , for dirt kart purposes , because Ipswich City Dirt Kart Club Inc. (Lessee) is a community organisation.
B. That Council enter into a lease (Council file reference number 5969 ) with the Lessee:
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $2,000 payable to Council (excluding GST); and
(ii) for a term of five (5) years, with no options for extension.
At 9.48 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 5.
Mentions: Champions Way · Willowbank · Ipswich
5 Procurement - Waste contract expiration re-alignment
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Procurement - Waste contract expiration re-alignment
Resolution C2025/00/352(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That the contractual arrangements (Council contract 18257 (3 & 4) and 09-10-264 (1 & 2) ) with Veolia Environmental Services, Ti-Tree Bioenergy, and Remondis Pty Ltd (Supplier/s) for Resource Recovery and Disposal of Non-Putrescible Waste, and Waste Disposal Services be varied as follows:
(i) to amend the entire terms of the above contracts from current end dates, to a common end date expiring 31 December 2027 ;
(ii) to increase expenditure by approximately $5,200,000 excluding GST for the extension of contracts 09-10-264-1 and 09-10-264-2.
B. That Council enter into a 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
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 9.53 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting room.
6 Procurement: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Procurement: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services
Resolution C2025/00/353(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council establish Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services with the Suppliers detailed in Attachment 1 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 will be $ 30,000,000.00 excluding GST (subject to Council’s annually adopted budget) over the entire term, being a term of two (2) years, with the option for extension of one (1) additional two (2) year term.
D. That Council may enter into a contractual arrangement with any of the aforementioned Suppliers.
E. For those individual contractual arrangements that exceed $2,000,000.00 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 .
7 Procurement: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Procurement: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services
Resolution C2025/00/354(FAGCC)
A. That Council establish contracts with the following Suppliers, for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services (Council reference 250611-000249), for a term of 4 years and 6 months, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of 2 additional 2 year terms.
1. Green by Nature Landscape Services (QLD) Pty Ltd
ABN 15 114 488 041 /ACN 114 488 041
2. Lush and Green Pty Ltd (T/A Lush Green)
ABN 39 612 315 321
3. Canasta Holdings Pty Ltd (T/A LD Total)
ABN 26 660 260 426/ ACN 660 260 426
4. MARSUPIAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED ACN: 003 585 108, or its related body corporate (per Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), GLASCOTT LANDSCAPE AND CIVIL PTY LTD ACN: 001 281 572
5. SHANE RICHARD MARX SIDDLE trading as Nilin Group ABN 96 345 826 101
6. Multhana Building Services Pty Ltd
ABN 65 673 255 064 / ACN 673 255 064
7. Solutions Plus Grow Pty Ltd
ABN 60 097 217 493/ ACN 097 217 493
8. River City Garden & Lawn Pty Ltd (T/A Rivercity Environmental)
ABN 82 093 062 643/ ACN 093 062 643
9. Austspray Environmental Weed Control Pty Ltd (T/A Austspray Environmental)
ABN 89 122 731 775 / ACN 122 731 775
10. Aquatic Weed Management Pty Ltd
ABN 16 634 751 947/ACN 634 751 947
B. That Council’s approximate spend under all of the abovementioned contracts will be $60 million excluding GST over the entire term (including the options for extension).
C. 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.
8 Procurement - Tender 5662 - North Ipswich Reserve Western Grandstand - Design and Construct
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Procurement - Tender 5662 - North Ipswich Reserve Western Grandstand - Design and Construct
Resolution C2025/00/355(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5662 Western Grandstand, North Ipswich – Design and Construct .
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the successful supplier for the amount specified 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.
As per Recommendation D of Item 8 above, the supplier is Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd (ACN 091 336 1368 / ABN 85 091 336 168).
Mentions: North Ipswich
9 Councillor Expenses Policy
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Councillor Expenses Policy
Resolution C2025/00/356(FAGCC)
That the revised policy titled ‘Councillor Expenses and Administrative Support Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted.
10 Rates and Recovery Policies
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 10
Rates and Recovery Policies
Resolution C2025/00/357(FAGCC)
A. That the new policy titled ‘ Financial Difficulties and Financial Hardship Policy ’ as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted.
B. That the revised policy titled ‘ Rates Recovery Policy ’ as detailed in Attachment 2, be adopted.
C. That the policy titled ‘Reserve Price Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 5, be repealed.
11 Queensland Audit Office 2025 Financial Audit Report
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 11
Queensland Audit Office 2025 Financial Audit Report
Resolution C2025/00/358(FAGCC)
That the 2024-2025 final management report Ipswich City Council, as detailed in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
12 Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 30 October 2025
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 12
Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 30 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/359(FAGCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
30 October 2025 .
13 Monthly Financial Performance Report - October 2025
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 13
Monthly Financial Performance Report - October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/360(FAGCC)
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 October 2025, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
15.3. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.3
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/361
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Community and Sport Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/362
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.
2 Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 July to 30 September 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 July to 30 September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/363(CASCC)
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from
1 July to 30 September 2025 be received and the contents noted.
3 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report
Community and Sport Committee – Item 3
2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report
Resolution C2025/00/364(CASCC)
That the 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 4
Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025
Resolution C2025/00/365(CASCC)
That the report concerning the Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025 be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
5 Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 28 October 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 5
Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 28 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/366(CASCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of
28 October 2025 .
6 Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 6
Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/367(CASCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee
No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025 .
7 Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 7
Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/368(CASCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025 .
15.4. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.4
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/369
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(09) of 11 November 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(09) of 11 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/370
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 11 November 2025 be confirmed.
2 Economic Development Incentive Policy
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Economic Development Incentive Policy
Resolution C2025/00/371(EACDC)
That the revised Economic Development Incentive Policy, outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.
3 2025 Christmas in Ipswich Program Preview
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
2025 Christmas in Ipswich Program Preview
Resolution C2025/00/372(EACDC)
That the report outlining the 2025 Christmas in Ipswich Program be received and the contents noted.
The committee discussed the accuracy of the Question on Notice and it was agreed to include the year 2026 in the precis.
Mentions: Ipswich
3.1 New Item (Committees) - Question on Notice
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3.1
Question on Notice
Councillor David Martin queried the possibility of including a Nativity Scene in the St Nicholas Precinct 2025 and 2026 Christmas.
The Manager, Marketing and Promotions to advise of the possibility of the inclusion of a Nativity Scene for 2025 in the St Nicholas Precinct and on the possibility of the inclusion of this in the Program for future years.
4 2024-2025 Community and Cultural Services Report Card - Arts and Culture
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
2024-2025 Community and Cultural Services Report Card - Arts and Culture
Resolution C2025/00/373(EACDC)
That the 2024-2025 Community and Cultural Services Report Card – Arts and Culture be received and the contents noted.
5 Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 15 October 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5
Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 15 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/374(EACDC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
15 October 2025 .
6 Nicholas Street Precinct - October 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6
Nicholas Street Precinct - October 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2025/00/375(EACDC)
That the October 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.06 am to reconvene at 10.36 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 10.36 am.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/376
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/377
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.
2 Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - November 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/378(ESC)
That the report titled “Sustainability Strategy Implementation – November 2025” be received and noted.
3 Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2025 - 2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2025 - 2026
Resolution C2025/00/379(ESC)
That the report for the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust 2025-2026 Precept of $300,000 be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initative through South East Queensland Council of Mayors
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initative through South East Queensland Council of Mayors
Resolution C2025/00/380(ESC)
A. That Council resolve to enter into a non-legally binding Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of the Resilient Rivers Initiative through the Council of Mayors (SEQ), as per Attachment 1.
B. That the Memorandum of Understanding shall provide for a monetary contribution of $701,862 over the term of the agreement with annual contribution(s) of $230,217 in 2025-2026, with consideration to $233,929 in 2026-2027 and $237,716 in 2027-2028 in future budgets.
Mentions: Ipswich
5 Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2025-2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5
Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2025-2026
Resolution C2025/00/381(ESC)
A. That the progress update on approved projects from 2024-2025 in Table 1 be received and noted.
B. That Council approve the projects recommended for commencement in the 2025-2026 financial year as detailed in Table 2.
6 Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-25
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 6
Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-25
Resolution C2025/00/382(ESC)
That the report concerning the Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-2025 be received and the contents noted.
7 Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report July-September 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 7
Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report July-September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/383(ESC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Environment and Sustainability Department for July- September 2025 be received and the contents noted.
16. Officers’ Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for October 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/384
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of October 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. Q1 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Q1 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution C2025/00/385
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Quarter 1 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance 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.
17. Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Support for Ipswich Netball Canteen Upgrade
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Support for Ipswich Netball Canteen Upgrade
Resolution C2025/00/386
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
1. That Ipswich City Council provide funding support for the upgrade of the Ipswich Netball Association Canteen.
2. That a report be prepared for a future Council meeting detailing how much Ipswich City Council is able to contribute to the aforementioned project.
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
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 11.10 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
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