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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2023-09-05
2. Bushcare Program Update and Annual Review
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Bushcare Program Update and Annual Review
This is a report concerning an update and annual review of the Bushcare Program from 2022-2023. The report offers an outline and overview of the progress of the program regarding its aim to meet community needs and to rehabilitate Council reserves and parks and outlines operational recommendations for this and the following years.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report on the Bushcare program update be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mayor Teresa Harding left the meeting at 11.36 am.
3. Sustainability Strategy Implementation FY23 Progress Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. Sustainability Strategy Implementation FY23 Progress Report
This is a report concerning the progress in implementing Ipswich City Council’s Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026 (strategy). There have been two financial years (FY) of the strategy implementation – FY22 and FY23. The strategy sets out 52 items for actioning over a five-year period and as at the end of FY23, 10% of the actions are completed and 40% of actions are in progress. Some of the strategy actions are considered to be substantial projects within themselves and are implemented over multiple years.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report titled Sustainability Strategy Implementation FY23 Progress Report, be received and noted.
Mayor Teresa Harding returned to the meeting at 11.57 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Healthy Land and Water Network Membership Agreement 2023 - 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
4. Healthy Land and Water Network Membership Agreement 2023 - 2026
This is a report concerning the renewal of the three (3) year ‘Network Membership Agreement’ between Ipswich City Council and Healthy Land and Water, and the proposal to enter into a One (1) year membership only.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Ipswich City Council enter into a one (1) year membership agreement (contract) with Healthy Land and Water up until June 2024 for the ‘Core Monitoring Program’ and ‘Clean Up Program’.
B . That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract 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.
C. That Ipswich City Council continue to review its long-term commitment to Healthy Land and Water through a review of the values and benefits of the membership, the core and subsidiary programs and explore potential local alternative investment options for Council.
D. That the Chief Executive Officer formally write to Healthy Land and Water advising of this one year only commitment outlining Council’s expectations from Healthy Land and Water before entering into any future membership agreement.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Get Ready Queensland Week 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
5. Get Ready Queensland Week 2023
This is a report concerning Get Ready Queensland Week 2023 and the community education and awareness activities that Council will carry out in the lead up to that initiative which aims to increase disaster risk awareness and preparedness in the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That the report titled Get Ready Queensland Week 2023, be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
6. SES Week 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
6. SES Week 2023
This is a report concerning State Emergency Service (SES) Week in September 2023 and Council’s recognition of the importance of the SES, a partnership between the community, state and local government.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That the report titled SES Week 2023, 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 11.04 am.
The meeting closed at 12.33 pm with the next meeting to commence at 1.30 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).