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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2025-02-18
0 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Leave of Absence
That a leave of absence be granted for the Mayor Teresa Harding, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic and Councillor Jacob Madsen.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Jim Madden (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. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on
3 December 2024 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
2. Adoption of Environmental Protection Policy
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
2. Adoption of Environmental Protection Policy
This is a report concerning the adoption of the Draft Environmental Protection Policy (the Policy). The Policy closes an identified governance gap within the organisation regarding internal environmental management and obligations and will sit alongside the Sustainability Policy and the Natural Environment Policy to cover all areas of environment and sustainability concern within the remit of the Council. The Policy sets the tone for the organisation regarding the consideration and requirements around environmental protection as part of day to day working and clarifies the organisational position to all stakeholders including the community.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopts the Draft Environmental Protection Policy, titled “Environmental Protection Policy” as outlined in Attachment 1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
3. 2024 Sustainable Ipswich Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
3. 2024 Sustainable Ipswich Program
This is a report concerning the 2024 “Sustainable Ipswich” campaign, highlighting the success of the program which was delivered from September to November 2024.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report on the 2024 Sustainable Ipswich Program be received and its contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. 2024 Environment event recap report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
4. 2024 Environment event recap report
This is a report concerning a summary of Environmental Events held during 2024, highlighting key events and campaigns delivered across the year and an overview of planned dates for 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report on the 2024 Environmental Events be received and its contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
*** QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli raised the operational matter of Monday bin collections, in particular recycling, 3-4 areas held over by a day. Councillor Andrew Antoniolli stated that there seems to be pattern in the bin collection and queried the reason for this, and if this will become a regular occurrence, could residents please be informed.
General Manager Environment and Sustainability provided a verbal response and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli was satisfied with the response.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 1.01 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.20 pm.
*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 February 2025
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).