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Economic and Industry Development Committee — 2021-06-10
00 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence - Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
00. Leave of Absence - Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann requested a leave of absence from the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(05) of 10 June 2021 due to her attendance at the Queensland Local Government Disaster Management Conference.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Councillor Kate Kunzelmann be granted a leave of absence.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2021(04) of 13 May 2021 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
2. Discover Flavours of Ipswich Pilot Program
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
2. Discover Flavours of Ipswich Pilot Program
This is a report concerning the Discover Flavours of Ipswich Pilot Program run from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 24 April 2021 at a cost of $60,000.
Discover Flavours of Ipswich was designed to support local hospitality operators whilst promoting Ipswich and its fare to Ipswich and Brisbane markets.
The program period saw an additional $428,256 in sales for participating businesses compared to 2019 and generated $322,144 in earned media value.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That the report concerning the Discover Flavours of Ipswich Pilot Program be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Food Truck Friendly Council - Proposed Fees and Charges
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
3. Food Truck Friendly Council - Proposed Fees and Charges
This is a report concerning the proposed fees and charges for the new food truck friendly application and permit system and the recommendation that $0 fees are charged in the 2021-2022 financial year
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
A. That $0 fees be set for Food Truck fees for the financial year 2021-2022.
B. Recommendation A is compatible with human rights and relevant human rights have been given proper consideration in accordance with section 58(1) of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
4. Economic and Industry Development Quarterly Activity Update
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
4. Economic and Industry Development Quarterly Activity Update
This is a report concerning the economic and industry development activities that have been undertaken in the last quarter. Council’s Office of Economic Development is currently focussing on:
1. Encouraging local business growth by supporting local small businesses;
2. Revitalising Ipswich Central and the region’s central business district and in doing so, creating the right conditions for local business growth and new investment;
3. Attracting new investment opportunities, from both within and outside of the region.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 1.51 pm.
The meeting closed at 2.16 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).