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Council — 2026-05-28
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 30 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/119
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 April 2026 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
14.1. Council resolution for appropriate community consultation on the name of the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
14.1
Council resolution for appropriate community consultation on the name of the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park
Recommendation
That the results of the consultation (including with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community) are received, considered and noted.
Resolution C2026/00/120
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Jim Madden at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 26 February 2026 in relation to the naming of the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park which was then deferred until the May meeting, be withdrawn.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.1. Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(02) of 6 May 2026
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
15.1
Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(02) of 6 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/121
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(02) of
6 May 2026 .
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 Audit and Risk Management Committee
No. 2026(02) of 6 May 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(01) of 11 February 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(01) of 11 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/122
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 11 February 2026 be confirmed.
2 Procurement systems, processes and controls
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2
Procurement systems, processes and controls
Resolution C2026/00/123(ARMC)
That the presentation on Procurement Systems, Processes and Controls be received and noted.
3 Worklace Health and Safety - deep dive
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3
Worklace Health and Safety - deep dive
Resolution C2026/00/124(ARMC)
That the Workplace Health and Safety report and presentation be received and the contents noted.
4 Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4
Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Resolution C2026/00/125(ARMC)
That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.
5 iVolve Program Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5
iVolve Program Update
Resolution C2026/00/126(ARMC)
A. That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive, note and accept the iVolve Program Update – March 2026.
B. That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive, note and accept the Elysium Road Report – March 2026.
Mentions: Elysium Road
6 Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper and Interim Management Letter - April 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6
Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper and Interim Management Letter - April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/127(ARMC)
A. That the Queensland Audit Office April 2026 briefing report and Interim Report be received and noted.
B. That the Queensland Audit Office presentation on the Local Government 2025 report to parliament be received and noted.
7 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 2 February 2026 to 24 April 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7
Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 2 February 2026 to 24 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/128(ARMC)
That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 2 and 3 be considered finalised and archived.
8 Annual Internal Audit Plan for 2026-2027 including the Strategic Three Year Plan for 2026-2029
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8
Annual Internal Audit Plan for 2026-2027 including the Strategic Three Year Plan for 2026-2029
Resolution C2026/00/129(ARMC)
That the draft Internal Audit Annual Plan for 2026-2027 that includes the draft Strategic Three-Year Internal Audit Plan for 2026-2029 as prepared by the Chief Audit Executive be approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
9 Integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance Report - May 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9
Integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance Report - May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/130(ARMC)
That the update report on Governance, Risk and Compliance be received and the contents noted.
10 Tax Risk Management Update 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10
Tax Risk Management Update 2025
Resolution C2026/00/131(ARMC)
That the report providing an update on Tax Risk Management for 2025 be received and the contents noted.
11 Financial Accounting - 2026 Asset Valuation
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11
Financial Accounting - 2026 Asset Valuation
Resolution C2026/00/132(ARMC)
A. That the land asset class indexed valuation that resulted in a material increase be revalued (Attachment 1).
B. That the land asset class comprehensive desktop indexed valuation for land relating to the Voluntary Home Buy Back (VHBB) and donated land assets that resulted in a material decrease be revalued (Attachment 2).
C. That the traffic signal assets comprehensive valuation that resulted in a material increase be revalued (Attachment 3).
D. That the flood and drainage asset class comprehensive valuation that resulted in a material increase be revalued (Attachment 3).
E. That the artwork asset class indexed valuation that resulted in an immaterial increase, not be revalued (Attachment 4).
12 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust Financial Statements, Management Representation Letter and Closing Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12
2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust Financial Statements, Management Representation Letter and Closing Report
Resolution C2026/00/133(ARMC)
A. The 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust annual financial statements (Attachment 1) be received and noted.
B. The 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust management representation letter (Attachment 2) be received and noted.
C. The 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust audit closing report (Attachment 3) be received and noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
13 Cyber Security Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 13
Cyber Security Update
Resolution C2026/00/134(ARMC)
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Council’s cyber security activity.
14 ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 14
ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Resolution C2026/00/135(ARMC)
That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.
15.2. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.2
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/136
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026 .
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. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/137
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 21 April 2026 be confirmed.
2 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report March 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/138(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of March 2026 be received and the contents noted.
3 Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery - Master Plan and Land Management Plan
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery - Master Plan and Land Management Plan
Resolution C2026/00/139(IPAAC)
That the matter lay on the table until the June 2026 Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee meeting.
4 Infrastructure Agreement - Actual Cost Determination - Eagle Street and Collingwood Drive Roadworks - Trunk Infrastructure
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Infrastructure Agreement - Actual Cost Determination - Eagle Street and Collingwood Drive Roadworks - Trunk Infrastructure
Resolution C2026/00/140(IPAAC)
That Council, issue a Notice to HB Qld Pty Ltd and Canberra Estate Consortium No 36 Pty Ltd that pursuant to clause 4.6 of the Infrastructure Agreement the Offset Amount for the works associated with Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street pursuant to the Infrastructure Agreement is $11,451,973.08.
Mentions: Collingwood Drive · Eagle Street
5 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2026/00/141(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period
1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 be received and the contents noted.
6 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2026/00/142(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
15.3. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.3
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/143
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026 subject to in Item 7 titled Proposed Fees and Charges to Apply from 1 July 2026:
On Page 285 of 289 (of the original Finance and Governance Report) under section 7 - Temporary Access to Council Controlled Land; & On Page 288 of 289 (of the original Finance and Governance Report) under section 7 - Access to Council Land the wording be amended to include the word ‘vehicle’ as outlined below:
Residential access for: a vehicle , trailer, boat, caravan or similar; delivery of home or yard maintenance materials; domestic construction equipment, bobcat, excavator or similar.
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 Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/144
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 21 April 2026 be confirmed.
2 Disposal of Easement over Council Land to Urban Utilities for Sewerage Purposes (East Ipswich)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Disposal of Easement over Council Land to Urban Utilities for Sewerage Purposes (East Ipswich)
Resolution C2026/00/145(FAGCC)
A. That Council resolve pursuant to Section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exemption referred to in Section 236(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation applies for the disposal of interest in Part of Land at 214 Chermside Road, Basin Pocket, more particularly described as Lot 7 on CP869447, (“the Land”), by way of Easement agreement for sewerage purpose between Council and Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority (Urban Utilities).
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council resolve to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the proposed Easement as detailed in Recommendation A, for sewerage purpose.
Mentions: Chermside Road · East Ipswich · Basin Pocket
3 Disposal of Easements over Council Land to Urban Utilities for Water and Sewerage Purposes (Rosewood)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Disposal of Easements over Council Land to Urban Utilities for Water and Sewerage Purposes (Rosewood)
Resolution C2026/00/146(FAGCC)
A. That Council resolve pursuant to Section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exemption referred to in Section 236(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation applies for the disposal of interests in Part of Land at 49 Lacewing Street, Rosewood, more particularly described as Lot 901 on SP143557 (“the Land”), by way of Easement agreements for sewerage and water purposes between Council and Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority (Urban Utilities).
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council resolve to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the proposed Easement as detailed in Recommendation A, for sewerage and water purposes.
Mentions: Lacewing Street · Rosewood
4 5326 Marie Street, Goodna - Bank Stabilisation Works (Increased Expenditure)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
5326 Marie Street, Goodna - Bank Stabilisation Works (Increased Expenditure)
Resolution C2026/00/147(FAGCC)
A. That Council receive and note that Contract 5326 – Marie Street, Goodna, Embankment Stabilisation Works which had an original contract value of $1,144,883.50 (ex-GST) and an approved contingency of $114,488.35 (ex GST), has exceeded the approved contingency, with total contingency expenditure reaching $1,098,225.39 (ex-GST). This resulted in a total contract value of $ 2,243,108.89 (ex-GST).
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.
Mentions: Marie Street · Goodna
5 Procurement: Electronic Document and Records Management System
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Procurement: Electronic Document and Records Management System
Resolution C2026/00/148(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 260115-000777 for the provision of Objective EDRMS and Connect to Objective Corporation Limited (Supplier).
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier at an approximate purchase price and contract term 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.
6 Update to Ipswich City Council Standing and Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Update to Ipswich City Council Standing and Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Resolution C2026/00/149(FAGCC)
That the revised ‘Ipswich City Council Standing and Advisory Committee Terms of Reference’ as detailed in Attachment 2 be adopted.
Mentions: Ipswich
New Item (Council) - Email advice in relation to Multicultural Advisory Committee
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Resolution C2026/00/150
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Mayor Teresa Harding tabled an email in relation to advice received on other Councils that have Multicultural Advisory Committees or Multicultural Advisory Groups and the structure of these committees.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Tabled email from Mayor Harding in relation to Multicultural Advisory Committees ⇨
7 Proposed Fees and Charges to apply from 1 July 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Proposed Fees and Charges to apply from 1 July 2026
Resolution C2026/00/151(FAGCC)
That the proposed 2026-2027 Fees and Charges, including all fee policies, as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted with an effective date of 1 July 2026.
(excluding the fees and charges for Animal Management, Public Health, Food Business and Road Regulation licences and associated services adopted in the meeting held, 17 March 2026 contained in the following sections:
· Sections 2 to 7.4, pages 20 to 31
· Sections 2 to 11.1.2, pages 33 to 40
· Section 3 to 3.2.5, pages 107 to 109
8 Rates Concession Report
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Rates Concession Report
Resolution C2026/00/152(FAGCC)
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at 442 Rosewood-Laidley Road Lanefield Qld 4340 , be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate from the
17 March 2026, being the date of application.
Mentions: Laidley Road · Rosewood · Lanefield
9 Queensland Audit Office 2026 First Interim Audit Report
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Queensland Audit Office 2026 First Interim Audit Report
Resolution C2026/00/153(FAGCC)
That the Queensland Audit Office 2026 Interim Audit Report, as detailed in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.
10 Monthly Financial Performance Report - April 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 10
Monthly Financial Performance Report - April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/154(FAGCC)
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 April 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
11 New Item (Council) - Membership of the Finance and Governance Committee
FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE – ITEM 11
Membership of the Finance and Governance Committee
Resolution C2026/00/155 (FAGCC)
That Councillor Pye Augustine be appointed as a member of the Finance and Governance Committee.
15.4. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.4
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/156
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(04) of
19 May 2026 .
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 Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1 New Item (Council) - Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
community and sport committee item 1 - Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/157 (CASCC)
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 21 April 2026 be confirmed.
15.5. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(06) of 19 May 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.5
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(06) of 19 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/158
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2026(06) of 19 May 2026 .
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. 2026(06) of 19 May 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(05) of 21 April 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(05) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/159
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 21 April 2026 be confirmed.
2 Event Sponsorship - 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Event Sponsorship - 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
Resolution C2026/00/160(EACDC)
A. That Willowbank Raceway Incorporated receives $25,000 excl. GST financial support for the 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.
B. That Council undertake an Event Impact Report for the 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals as in-kind support (valued at $10,997.50 ex GST).
Mentions: Willowbank
3 Event Sponsorship - Let's Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Event Sponsorship - Let's Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo
Resolution C2026/00/161(EACDC)
A. That Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland (Caravaning Queensland) receives $4,500 excl GST financial support for the Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo.
B. That Council undertake an Event Impact Report for the 2026 Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo as in-kind support (valued at $9,500 excl. GST).
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution C2026/00/162(EACDC)
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 January to
31 March 2026 period:
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl GST) approved by Council:
· V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd as trustee for the Avesco Unit Trust - cash support of $50,000 (excl GST) for the 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440.
· Spartan AUS 3.0 Pty Ltd - cash support of $50,000 (excl GST) for the 2026 OCR World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend and the 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifecta Weekends.
· Ipswich Turf Club - cash support of $25,000 (excl GST) for the 2026 Ipswich Cup
B. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the
1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 period:
· 2026 CMC Rocks, 35 tickets for corporate hospitality for advocacy and capacity building purposes
C. That Council receive and note the following event impact study support was confirmed during the
1 January to 31 March 2026 period:
· 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440, Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August, Queensland Raceway.
Mentions: Ipswich
5 Nicholas Street Precinct April 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5
Nicholas Street Precinct April 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
Resolution C2026/00/163(EACDC)
That the April 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment Progress Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.6. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.6
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/164
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026 .
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. 2026(04) of 19 May 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/165
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 21 April 2026 be confirmed.
2 Ti Tree Bioenergy Fund - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2026 - 2027 and beyond.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
Ti Tree Bioenergy Fund - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2026 - 2027 and beyond.
Resolution C2026/00/166(ESC)
A. That the progress update on approved projects from 2025-2026 in Attachment A be received and noted.
B. That Council approve the projects and program recommended for commencement in the 2026-2027 financial year (and beyond) as detailed in Attachment B.
3 Summary of completed activities and planning for the Upcoming Fire Season
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Summary of completed activities and planning for the Upcoming Fire Season
Resolution C2026/00/167(ESC)
That the report providing a summary of completed activities and planning for the upcoming fire season be received and the contents noted
4 Summary of Activities - Get Ready Grant Funding 2025-2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Summary of Activities - Get Ready Grant Funding 2025-2026
Resolution C2026/00/168(ESC)
That the report on the activities for the Get Ready Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 financial year be received and the contents noted.
5 Progress Report on the Delivery of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5
Progress Report on the Delivery of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program
Resolution C2026/00/169(ESC)
That the report providing an update of the progress of Council’s delivery of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program be received and noted.
6 Membership to the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 6
Membership to the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance
Resolution C2026/00/170(ESC)
That Council support continued membership to the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance for a period of three years, at a total of $66,242 (being: Year 1 $21,538; Year 2 $22,076; Year 3 $22,628) commencing from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.
16. Officers’ Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/171
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of April 2026 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. Q3 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Q3 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution C2026/00/172
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the Quarter 3 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.
16.3. Ipswich City Council Corporate Plan 2026-2031
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Ipswich City Council Corporate Plan 2026-2031
Resolution C2026/00/173
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council adopt the Corporate Plan for 2026-2031 effective from 1 July 2026, as detailed in Attachment 1, replacing Council’s iFuture Corporate Plan 2021-2026.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to update the Corporate Plan for 2026-2031 with any minor administrative changes as required and to reflect the 2026 current state data once available.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.10 am to reconvene at 10.40 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 10.40 am
Supplementary Item not on the agenda
Resolution C2026/00/174
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That in accordance with section 9.3.2 of Council's Meetings Procedure Policy, Council grant permission for consideration of Item 16.4 titled Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.4. Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Council consider the need to offer a reward for information in relation to the wilful damage at Ebbw Vale Memorial Park and, if offering a reward, determine an appropriate amount.
B. That Council determine the preferred option of repair of the existing statue or replacement with a stock World War I ‘Honour Digger’ statue.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed an amendment to the original motion as follows:
That item 16.4 be amended by the removal of Recommendation A and the insertion of the following Recommendations:
A. That Council offer a reward of up to two thousand dollars ($2000) for information that leads to the conviction of, or finding of guilt in relation to, a person or persons responsible for the desecration and damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial Honour Stone on or about 8 May 2026.
B. That the following conditions apply to the reward:
a. That the reward for information be backdated to information received from 15 May 2026;
b. The reward is payable only where the information provided directly results in the conviction of, or finding of guilt against, a person or persons for the relevant offence;
c. Any information must be provided to the Queensland Police Service or Crime Stoppers;
d. The determination of eligibility for, and apportionment of, the reward (if applicable) is subject to any advice from the investigating Queensland Police Service officers; and
e. The reward is payable at the sole discretion of Council, having regard to the above conditions.
C. That Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to:
a. administer the reward, including liaising with the Queensland Police Service and/or Crime Stoppers; and
b. approve and make payment of the reward, in accordance with the conditions established by this resolution and the relevant Policy.
And that the original Recommendation B be altered to Recommendation D and read as follows:
D. That Council determine the appropriate options for repair of the Ebbw Vale 'Digger' at a future council meeting.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment.
Resolution C2026/00/175
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Council offer a reward of up to two thousand dollars ($2000) for information that leads to the conviction of, or finding of guilt in relation to, a person or persons responsible for the desecration and damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial Honour Stone on or about 8 May 2026.
B. That the following conditions apply to the reward:
a. That the reward for information be backdated to information received from 15 May 2026;
b. The reward is payable only where the information provided directly results in the conviction of, or finding of guilt against, a person or persons for the relevant offence;
c. Any information must be provided to the Queensland Police Service or Crime Stoppers;
d. The determination of eligibility for, and apportionment of, the reward (if applicable) is subject to any advice from the investigating Queensland Police Service officers; and
e. The reward is payable at the sole discretion of Council, having regard to the above conditions.
C. That Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to:
a. administer the reward, including liaising with the Queensland Police Service and/or Crime Stoppers; and
b. approve and make payment of the reward, in accordance with the conditions established by this resolution and the relevant Policy.
D. That Council determine the appropriate options for repair of the Ebbw Vale 'Digger' at a future council meeting.
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 - Desecration and Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial Honour Stone
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Desecration and Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial Honour Stone
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
1. That Council offer a reward to be determined at this meeting of council for information that leads to the conviction of, or finding of guilt in relation to, a person or persons responsible for the desecration and damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial Honour Stone on or about
8 May 2026.
2. That the following conditions apply to the reward:
1. That the reward for information be backdated to information received from 15 May 2026.
2. The reward is payable only where the information provided directly results in the conviction of, or finding of guilt against, a person or persons for the relevant offence;
3. Any information must be provided to the Queensland Police Service or Crime Stoppers;
4. The determination of eligibility for, and apportionment of, the reward (if applicable) is subject to advice from the investigating Queensland Police Service officers; and
5. The reward is payable at the sole discretion of Council, having regard to the above conditions.
3. That Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to:
1. administer the reward, including liaising with the Queensland Police Service; and
2. approve and make payment of the reward, in accordance with the conditions established by this resolution and the Policy.
4. That the CEO undertake a review of the Reward for Information Offered by Council Policy and present a report to Council with recommendations to enable the flexible and timely offering of rewards.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed an amendment to the motion to remove all Recommendations with the exception of the following:
That the CEO undertake a review of the Reward for Information Offered by Council Policy and present a report to Council with recommendations to enable the flexible and timely offering of rewards.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment.
Resolution C2026/00/176
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the CEO undertake a review of the Reward for Information Offered by Council Policy and present a report to Council with recommendations to enable the flexible and timely offering of rewards.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
18. Questions on Notice
18.1 New Item (Council) - Refers to Item 3 of Item 15.2 - Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery
ITEM 18.1
Refers to Item 3 of Item 15.2 –
Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery - MASTERPLAN AND LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
QUESTION
Raised by Mayor Teresa Harding
On page 42 of the Officer’s report it was outlined that targeted engagement with key stakeholders provided feedback that a military memorial should be considered/included however in the Community Engagement report there was no mention of the memorial. Mayor Harding sought confirmation of where the community feedback has come from.
Mayor Harding also requested that costs be included in the report when the report is submitted to the June meeting.
18.2 New Item (Council) - Refers to Item 2 of Item 15.6 - Ti Tree Bioenergy Fund - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2026-2027 and Beyond - Shopping Trolleys
Item 18.2
Refers to Item 2 of Item 15.6 - Ti Tree Bioenergy Fund - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2026-2027 and Beyond
Shopping Trolleys
QUESTION
Raised by Councillor Paul Tully
In relation to shopping trolleys:
1. is there an inspection program for the locking mechanisms of shopping trolleys.
2. Through Council’s fees and charges or some other process, could an annual inspection fee for an inspection program of shopping trolleys be nominated, at no charge to ratepayers.
QUESTION
Raised by Councillor Jim Madden
Seek advice from Ocean Crusaders on which grocery providers are the source of the majority of dumped shopping trolleys.
18.3 New Item (Council) - Refers to Item 16.1 - CEO Organisational Performance Report for April 2026
ITEM 18.3
Refers to Item 16.1 CEO Organisational Performance Report for April 2026
QUESTION
Raised by Councillor Paul Tully
In relation to Current Significant Matters on page 1 of the report titled ‘Ipswich claims title of Queensland’s fastest growing city’ there is reference to Ipswich having reclaimed the title of Queensland’s fastest growing city.
Councillor Tully requested the actual percentage of the population growth as well as the percentage of population growth for other key councils in Queensland.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 11.08 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).