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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2022-07-14
00 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence - Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That a Leave of Absence be granted for Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Russell Milligan (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(05) of 16 June 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 16 June 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
2. Update of the Natural Area Estate Fire Management Policy
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Update of the Natural Area Estate Fire Management Policy
This is a report concerning the repealing of the current policy and adoption of the updated Natural Area Estate Fire Management Policy that has been reviewed, updated and placed onto the new corporate template as part of the regular policy and procedure review process, and as per recommendation 1 from Audit A2021-02-Bushfire Risk Management.
The objective of this policy remains the same as the original version, to provide a framework for the desired aims and outcomes of fire management in response to the regulatory requirements, community and biodiversity needs of Council’s Natural Area Estate
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the policy titled ‘Natural Area Estate Fire Management Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 1, as per resolution No. 3 of the Policy and Administration Board
No. 2015(07) of 14 July 2015 – City Management and Finance Committee
No. 2015(07) of 21 July 2015 , be repealed.
B. That the policy titled ‘ Natural Area Estate Fire Management Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 3 , be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
3. Council Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage Planning
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. Council Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage Planning
This report concerns Council’s planned investment in rooftop solar and battery storage. It includes projects with future potential for implementation but requires further investigation into the feasibility and financial sustainability of the projects.
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
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
COMMENCEMENT OF THE IPSWICH CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mayor Teresa Harding moved that the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee meeting commence at 12.45 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.55 am.
The meeting closed at 12.03 pm.
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Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).