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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2022-06-16
2. Flood Recovery Support - Wildlife Carers and Private Landholders
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Flood Recovery Support - Wildlife Carers and Private Landholders
This is a report concerning flood recovery funding made available to wildlife carers and private landholders who are in partnership with council. The funding in the form of a bursary was made available to eligible wildlife carers and landholders who have a registered Voluntary Conservation Agreement or Land for Wildlife Agreement with council, in response to the 2022 flood impacts. The purpose of the Bursary was to offer immediate support to impacted carers and property owners caring for an increased amount of flood impacted wildlife.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
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.
3. Potential Aquisition of a Land in South Ripley with Enviroplan Program and Levy Funds
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. Potential Aquisition of a Land in South Ripley with Enviroplan Program and Levy Funds
This is a report concerning the voluntary acquisition of 25.25 hectares of significant conservation land in South Ripley. It is proposed that the Ipswich Enviroplan Program and Levy Funds be used to acquire this land and secure the site. Site location and funds required are outlined in the confidential background information (Attachments 1 to 3).
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council resolve to purchase the whole of the land in South Ripley, as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 for environmental purposes.
B. That the method of acquisition be by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1975 and the Land Title Act 1994.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
4. Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium Annual Contribution
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
4. Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium Annual Contribution
This is a report concerning the ongoing partnership and financial contribution to the Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (QFBC).
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
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.
5. Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Annual program report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
5. Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Annual program report
This is a report concerning Ipswich City Council’s role in managing and delivering on revenue collected from the Ti Tree Bioenergy facility. Ipswich City Council looks to manage and expend these funds in such a way as to offset social and environmental impacts from the facility and improve amenity and environmental values for the local community through the provision of community proposed projects.
This report highlights progress to date on current projects and proposes the list of projects to be developed upon and delivered in the 2022-2023 financial year and beyond.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council endorse the proposed program of projects to be pursued in the 2022-2023 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Cherish the Environment Foundation Limited
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
6. Cherish the Environment Foundation Limited
In March 2021, a report was presented to Environment and Sustainability Committee proposing that Council seek legal and governance advice in order to develop an exit strategy for Council from the Cherish the Environment Foundation.
This is a report providing the final documents that make up the exit strategy for Council, including a revised draft Constitution as provided by Cherish the Environment Foundation board.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the Separation Deed, Deed of Indemnity – Stockland, Deed of Indemnity – QR, and Grandchester Services Agreement to be executed by Council and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
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 12.58 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.25 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).