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Economic and Industry Development Committee — 2021-06-10

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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