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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2021-10-07
2. Bremer Catchment Managment Officer - Progress of recruitment in partnerhsip with Scenic Rim Council and South East Queensland Council of Mayors
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
2. Bremer Catchment ManagEment Officer - Progress of recruitment in partnersHip with Scenic Rim Council and South East Queensland Council of Mayors
This is a report concerning the progress of recommendations from the report to the Environment and Sustainability Committee 11 March 2021 (Attachment 1) concerning The Bremer River Catchment Manager Role. Specifically, Ipswich City Council’s partnership with Scenic Rim Regional Council and the South East Queensland Council of Mayors (CoMSEQ) through the Resilient Rivers Initiative (RRI) and supporting the establishment of a Bremer River Catchment Management Officer role.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Review and Update of the Local Disaster Management Sub Plan - Public Information and Warnings
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
3. Review and Update of the Local Disaster Management Sub Plan - Public Information and Warnings
This is a report concerning the review and amendments to the Local Disaster Management Sub Plan – Public Information and Warnings.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the Local Disaster Management Sub Plan – Public Information and Warnings, as detailed in Attachment 3 be approved.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, be authorised to make amendments deemed necessary based on further comment received from members of the Local Disaster Management Group, who form part of the governance arrangements for the adoption of this plan.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
4. 2021-2022 Seasonal Preparedness
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. 2021-2022 Seasonal Preparedness
This is a report concerning council’s preparedness activities in relation to the 2021-2022 severe weather season, which typically runs from October through April. In addition to an increasing chance of La Niña, which typically brings more rainfall to Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for October to December currently indicates that South East Queensland is likely to experience warmer than average nights and above average rainfall.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
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 11.13 am.
The meeting closed at 11.25 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).