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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2024-09-03

Minutes · 4 items

2. Queens Park Environmental Education Centre operational update

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

2. Queens Park Environmental Education Centre operational update

This is a report concerning the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, highlighting key changes from the past two years and the plan for the future.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

That the report on the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre be received and its contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Harding

Jonic

Madsen

Augustine

The motion was put and carried.

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3. Disaster Awareness Camera Network (DACN) Update

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

3. Disaster Awareness Camera Network (DACN) Update

This report concerns the progress in establishing and implementing the Disaster Awareness Camera Network (DACN), commonly called flood cameras. It describes the activities undertaken thus far and plans to roll out the DACN camera network across the Ipswich LGA.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:

That the report titled Disaster Awareness Camera Network (DACN) Update be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Harding

Jonic

Madsen

Augustine

The motion was put and carried.

Mentions: Ipswich

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4. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive Update

Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

4. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive Update

This is an update report on the continuing implementation of the Ipswich City Council Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive (the Directive) following the review of the Directive as presented to the Ordinary Council Meeting of 23 May 2024.

As outlined in the attachment to this report, a significant body of work continues to implement actions against the ten (10) principles of the Directive.

Recommendation

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:

That the report on the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive update be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Harding

Jonic

Madsen

Augustine

The motion was put and carried.

Mentions: Ipswich

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5. Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution To The Resiliant Rivers Initative Through South East Queensland Council Of Mayors

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

5. Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution To The ResiliEnt Rivers InitIative Through South East Queensland Council Of Mayors

This is a report concerning Ipswich City Council’s financial contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initiative through Council of Mayors (SEQ).

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Ipswich City Council pay Council of Mayors (SEQ) the sum of $224,263 as its financial contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initiative for the 2024-2025 financial year.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Harding

Jonic

Madsen

Augustine

The motion was put and carried.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 12.46 pm.

The meeting closed at 1.04 pm.

Mentions: Ipswich

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