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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2023-11-09
0 New Item (Committees) - Adjournment of Meeting and Recommencement of Next Meeting
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Adjournment of Meeting and Recommencement of Next Meeting
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That this meeting be adjourned to 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Economic and Industry Development committee meeting of 9 November 2023 and that the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee commence in
5 minutes.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting adjourned at 2.00 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 3.47 pm.
Acknowledgement of Country
Deputy Mayor 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. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 12 October 2023 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
2. Status Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations from the 2022 Flood Review
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Status Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations from the 2022 Flood Review
This is a report providing a status update on the implementation of the recommendations made following the Flood Review 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the status update on the implementation of the recommendations from the 2022 flood review be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
3. City of Ipswich Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2022-2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. City of Ipswich Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2022-2023
This is a report concerning the Ipswich Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report for the 2022-2023 Financial Year (Attachment 1). Contained within the report is an overview of project delivery, a financial summary including expenditure and revenue and highlights from the past year which include:
- Increased investment in hazard mitigation and fuel management activity including hazard reduction and ecological burns as well as installation of fuel-reduced areas
- Increased investment in private landowner conservation partner support including landowner support workshops and education on improving land management practices for the benefits of themselves and the environment.
- Updates of signage and information bays in key locations
- Flood recovery and resilience measures which were not eligible for funding or only part funded through alternative revenue streams.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report concerning the Enviroplan Annual Progress Report 2022-2023, be received and the contents noted.
Councillor Fechner proposed an additional Recommendation as follows:
B. That Council receive a briefing on the Enviroplan Levy funds at a future briefing and workshop session no later than February 2024.
The seconder agreed to the proposed additional recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the report concerning the Enviroplan Annual Progress Report 2022-2023, be received and the contents noted.
B. That Council receive a briefing on the Enviroplan Levy funds at a future briefing and workshop session no later than February 2024.
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 1.59 pm.
The meeting closed at 3.58 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).