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Councillor Briefing and Workshop Session — 2022-06-07
1. Thought Leaders - Bull and Bear Economics
1. Thought Leaders - Bull and Bear Economics
As part of the thought leaders series for the new planning scheme, presentations by external presenters have been arranged. These workshops are delivered by an individual or group of presenters who are subject matter experts. The intention of these sessions is to provide the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors with information on core topics to deal with planning issues, which may inform policy development into the future.
These are intended to be a briefing session with some opportunity for workshop style discussion.
MATTERS ARISING:
The Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented by Bull and Bear Economics.
Councillor Marnie Doyle was not present for the commencement of Item 2.
2. iVolve Update
2. i Volve Update
The purpose of this briefing report is to provide a contextual update to the Mayor and Councillors on the progress of the iVolve program, and to facilitate engagement about the digital transformation of Council business.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254(J)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
MATTERS ARISING:
The Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the progress of the iVolve program.
3. Western (Rosewood) Recycling and Refuse Centre - Waste Infrastructure Update
3. Western (Rosewood) Recycling and Refuse Centre - Waste Infrastructure Update
Provide an update of the current program of work related to the waste infrastructure upgrade, with particular focus on Rosewood (Western) Recycling and Refuse Centre (R&RC).
MATTERS ARISING:
Resource Recovery Manager to proceed with concept plans for both potential locations (including costs) and then present both options to the Mayor and Councillors at a future briefing session/workshop.
Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen was not present for the commencement of Item 4.
Mentions: Rosewood
4. Urban Utilities - Water Security Update
4. Urban Utilities - Water Security Update
Urban Utilities to provide an update to the Mayor and councillors on the proposed next steps towards achieving water security across its service region and for South East Queensland. The briefing will include Urban Utilities’ key priorities and plans to meet water security challenges, with an emphasis on taking the lead on the future of water for its communities. There will be an overview of the proposed phased approach to community engagement, and a discussion on how council and Urban Utilities can work together to raise public awareness around the use of alternate water sources including Purified Recycled Water. There will also be an opportunity to address any councillor questions or concerns.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254(J)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
MATTERS ARISING:
The Councillors in attendance noted the update presented by Urban Utilities.
5. Divisional Boundary Review
5. Divisional Boundary Review
Seeking further input from Councillors on the next steps on the current divisional arrangements.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254(J)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
MATTERS ARISING:
Executive Services Manager to circulate current numbers to the Mayor and Councillors based on 5:2 and 10:1 model. Executive Services Manager to also provide comparison data of other similar sized local governments for Mayor and Councillors’ consideration.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.07 am.
Councillor Russell Milligan arrived at the meeting at 9.17 am.
Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting 9.28am.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 9.45am.
Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting at 9.52am.
The meeting adjourned at 11.14 am.
The meeting reconvened at 11.39 am with all councillors in attendance except Councillor Doyle.
Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting at 12.07pm.
The meeting adjourned at 1.06 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 2.07 pm with all councillors in attendance except Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen.
The meeting adjourned at 2.48 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 3.09 pm.
The meeting closed at 3.46 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).