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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2023-08-10
0 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence - Councillor Jacob Madsen
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Leave of Absence - Councillor Jacob Madsen
Councillor Jacob Madsen requested a leave of absence from the Environment and Sustainability Committee of 10 August 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That a leave of absence be granted to Councillor Jacob Madsen from the Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting of 10 August 2023.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
D eputy Mayor Russell Milligan (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
1. Update on discussions with Queenland Department of Environment and Science regarding National Parks in the Ipswich Local Government Area
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
1. Update on discussions with QueenSland Department of Environment and Science regarding National Parks in the Ipswich Local Government Area
This is a report concerning the matter raised in the Council Ordinary Meeting, Thursday 18 November 2021 and subsequently discussed at the Environment and Sustainability Committee, 9 February 2023, regarding the proposal to update the Status of White Rock Spring Mountain Conservation Estate to National Park and subsequent and ongoing discussions with the Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) around alternative ventures and suitable directions.
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.
Confirmation of Minutes
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Ipswich · Spring Mountain
3. Environmental Education - update and summary
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
3. Environmental Education - update and summary
This is a report updating on the implemented changes made following the environmental education review in 2021-2022 when a range of new programs were introduced. These programs were considered, designed and chosen to align more effectively and efficiently with our environmental and sustainability objectives in schools through the strategic use of resources. This report presents an overview of the programs as part of our ongoing measurement and evaluation process, through key outcomes from the different programs implemented in 2022-2023, as well as a summary of their current advantages, challenges and associated recommendation for program delivery in 2023-2024.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report on Environmental Education Programs be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
4. Experience Nature - 40 Ways in 40 Days
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
4. Experience Nature - 40 Ways in 40 Days
This is a report concerning “Experience Nature – 40 Ways in 40 Days” campaign highlighting the success of the program which was delivered between 1 May –
10 June, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report on the Experience Nature - 40 Ways in 40 Days Program 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
Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan (Chairperson) advised the committee that Mr Jonathon Gregory from Denmark Hill Bushcare will be making a presentation at the 5 September Environment and Sustainability committee meeting.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 1.20 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.54 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).