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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2021-03-11
2. Proposal for Resilient Rivers Bremer River Catchment Officer hosted as a Partnership between Scenic Rim and Ipswich City Council
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Proposal for Resilient Rivers Bremer River Catchment Officer hosted as a Partnership between Scenic Rim and Ipswich City Council
This is a report concerning a formal partnership with Scenic Rim Regional Council and the South East Queensland Council of Mayors CoMSEQ through the Resilient Rivers Initiative (RRI), to financially support the establishment of a Bremer River Catchment Management Officer role.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
A. That Council provide financial support of $30,000 for the establishment of the Bremer River Catchment Management Officer role in partnership with Scenic Rim Regional Council.
B. That Council enter into a partnership agreement with Scenic Rim Regional Council and South East Queensland Council of Mayors (CoMSEQ), outlining the terms and desired outcomes of the funding arrangement.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Assessment of 12-26 Eugene Street Bellbird Park for Enviroplan acquisition
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. Assessment of 12-26 Eugene Street, Bellbird Park for Enviroplan acquisition
This is a report concerning a desktop assessment of 12-26 Eugene Street, Bellbird Park (Lots 901 & 902 RP909175) for consideration of acquisition under the Ipswich Enviroplan Program & Levy Policy and Ipswich Enviroplan Program & Levy Procedure .
Recognising the intent of the Enviroplan Program and Levy, Council takes a strategic, priority based and financially prudent approach when it comes to considering land for acquisition as part of this program.
It is acknowledged that 12-26 Eugene Street, Bellbird Park contains a number of natural and ecological values, and has a value to the local community. However, it is recommended that purchasing 12-26 Eugene Street, Bellbird Park through the Ipswich Enviroplan Levy does not represent a strategically sound investment and as such, Council should not pursue further assessment to secure the property through this mechanism.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(f), (e), (g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council not pursue the acquisition of the property identified as 12-26 Eugene Street, Bellbird Park through the Enviroplan Levy based upon findings of an initial desktop assessment and an independent kerbside evaluation of the land; instead the protection or acquisition of land adjacent to Woogaroo Creek will be considered under the planning process as part of any future development proposal.
VARIATION TO MOTION
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to the motion:
That Recommendation B be included as follows:
B. That a spreadsheet be provided to all Councillors outlining the Enviroplan Budget.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council not pursue the acquisition of the property identified as 12-26 Eugene Street, Bellbird Park through the Enviroplan Levy based upon findings of an initial desktop assessment and an independent kerbside evaluation of the land; instead the protection or acquisition of land adjacent to Woogaroo Creek will be considered under the planning process as part of any future development proposal.
B. That a spreadsheet be provided to all Councillors outlining the Enviroplan Budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Enviroplan Acquisition Request - Bellbird Park Preservation Group ⇨
2. Initial Assessment of 12-26 Eugene Street Bellbird Park ⇨
Mentions: Eugene Street · Bellbird Park · Ipswich
4. Cherish the Environment Foundation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
4. Cherish the Environment Foundation
This is a report concerning Council’s future involvement and membership of Cherish the Environment Foundation Limited.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council develop an exit strategy from Cherish the Environment Foundation Limited, and that the exit strategy be developed in partnership with the Cherish the Environment Foundation Directors.
B. That Council source the required legal and governance advice to develop the exit strategy and to provide guidance to Council and Cherish the Environment Foundation through the transition phase.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 12.52 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.17 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).