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Extraordinary Council — 2020-06-30
4 New Item (Council) - MAYORAL MINUTE
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
MAYORAL MINUTE – REMUNERATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED MEMBERS
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Ipswich City Council (“Council”), having consideration for the current financial challenges being experienced both by Council and our communities as a result of recent significant events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, resolve as follows:
A. That, in accordance with section 247 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council forego the proposed wage increase for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors awarded to all Level 6 Councillors for 2020-2021, as approved by the Local Government Remuneration Commission.
B. That Council approve the remuneration to be paid to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors for 2020-2021 be maintained as the 2019-2020 financial year rate as detailed below:
Category 6
Ipswich City Council
Mayor
$204,036
Deputy Mayor
$138,745
Councillor
$122,421
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Mayoral Minute - Remuneration of Local Government Elected Members ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
4 New Item (Council) - Budget Speech
Budget Speech for adoption of the 2020-2021 budget
Mayor Teresa Harding presented her inaugural budget speech.
Attachments
1. Budget Speech 30 June 2020 ⇨
Officers' reports:
1. Adoption of the 2020-2021 Budget and associated matters
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
5.1
Adoption of the 2020-2021 Budget and associated matters
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the contents of the report by the Manager, Finance dated 25 June 2020 concerning the 2020‑2021 Budget and associated matters.
B. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the previous financial year 2019‑2020, outlined in Attachment 1 to the report by the Manager, Finance dated 25 June 2020.
C. That in accordance with section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Ipswich City Council decide the different rating categories of rateable land in the local government area as follows:
(a) the rating categories of rateable land in the local government area are in column 1 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2020‑2021 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Manager, Finance dated 25 June 2020;
(b) the description of each of the rating categories of rateable land in the local government area are in column 2 of the table below which is stated in Part 2 of the 2020‑2021 Budget in Attachment 2 to the report by the Manager, Finance dated 25 June 2020;
(c) the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land in the local government area belongs, is the rating category which is included in the Council’s rating files at the date of issue of a relevant quarterly rating assessment notice.
Column 1
Rating category of rateable land
Column 2
Description of rating category
1
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is owner occupied;
(d) is not located in Brookwater.
4
Land not used for a residential purpose or for profit purpose.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is not used for a residential purpose or for profit purpose.
8
Land in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied or which is vacant land that is potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is either:
(i) primarily residential and owner occupied; or
(ii) vacant land that is potential owner occupied;
(c) is located in Brookwater.
9
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is not owner occupied;
(d) is not located in Brookwater.
10
Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land less than 20,000m 2 that is potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is vacant land;
(c) is less than 20,000m 2 ;
(d) is potential owner occupied;
(e) is not located in Brookwater.
11
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme not in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is not in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
15
Land in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied or which is vacant land that is not potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is either:
(i) primarily residential and is not owner occupied; or
(ii) vacant land that is not potential owner occupied;
(c) is located in Brookwater.
16
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme not in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is not owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is not in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
17
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
18
Land not in Brookwater used for a residential purpose which is not owner occupied that is in a community titles scheme in a high rise structure.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) is not owner occupied;
(d) is included in a community titles scheme;
(e) is in a high rise structure;
(f) is not located in Brookwater.
19
Land not in Brookwater which is vacant land less than 20,000m 2 that is not potential owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is vacant land;
(c) is less than 20,000m 2 ;
(d) is not potential owner occupied;
(e) is not located in Brookwater.
22a
Land used for a multi residential purpose, with two dwellings or a dwelling with an auxiliary unit, which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes:
(i)---- two dwellings; or
(ii)--- a dwelling with an auxiliary unit;
(d) none of the dwellings or the auxiliary unit are owner occupied.
22b
Land used for a multi residential purpose with three to five dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes three to five dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22c
Land used for a multi residential purpose with six to nine dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes six to nine dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22d
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 10 to 14 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 10 to 14 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22e
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 15 to 19 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 15 to 19 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22f
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 20 to 29 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 20 to 29 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22g
Land used for a multi residential purpose with 30 to 39 dwellings which are not owner occupied.
Land which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) has any of
Mentions: Ipswich · Brookwater
2. Ipswich City Council Operational Plan 2020-2021
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
5.2
Ipswich City Council Operational Plan 2020-2021
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the Operational Plan 2020-2021 as detailed in Attachment 1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Operational Plan ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Proposed 2020-2021 Fees and Charges
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
5.3
Proposed 2020-2021 Fees and Charges
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
A. That the proposed 2020-2021 Fees and Charges, as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 8 June 2020, excluding pages 16 to 18 and 19 to 23, be adopted with an effective date of 1 July 2020.
B. That the amendments to Fees and Charges for 2020-2021, as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 8 June 2020, be received and noted.
C. That the extension of COVID-19 fee relief measures for environmental health services, parks, sporting grounds and community facilities hire to 30 September 2020, as outlined in Attachment 4 to the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 8 June 2020, be adopted .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
4. Rates relief in response to COVID-19
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
5.4
Rates relief in response to COVID-19
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, Ipswich City Council approve the use of payment arrangements, granting of discounts and waiving of interest, generally in line with the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 11 June 2020, for ratepayers who have been financially impacted by the COVID‑19 Pandemic.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer implement appropriate administrative arrangements to facilitate the provision of payment arrangements, granting of discounts and waiving of interest, generally in line with the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 11 June 2020, for ratepayers who have been financially impacted by the COVID‑19 Pandemic.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
5.5
Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge, as detailed in the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 29 May 2020, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Attachment 2 to this report is confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(d) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 – “rating concession” as the attachment includes correspondence with the property owners.
6. Concession for General Rates - various properties
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
5.6
Concession for General Rates - various properties
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
A. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties detailed in Table 1, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate for the 2018‑2019 and 2019‑2020 financial years, backdated as detailed in Table 1.
B. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties detailed in Table 1, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate for the 2020-2021 financial year.
Table 1
PROPERTY LOCATION
TRANSFER DATE
BACKDATED TO:
2/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
14 February 2019
5/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
22 March 2019
6/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
8 March 2019
9/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
15 March 2019
10/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
22 March 2019
11/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
22 March 2019
12/42 Foxtail Road, RIPLEY QLD 4306
28 December 2018
8 March 2019
24 Joy Chambers Circuit, RIPLEY QLD 4306
14 October 2019
8 November 2019
24A Joy Chambers Circuit. RIPLEY QLD 4306
14 October 2019
8 November 2019
26 Joy Chambers Circuit, RIPLEY QLD 4306
14 October 2019
15 November 2019
26A Joy Chambers Circuit, RIPLEY QLD 4306
14 October 2019
8 November 2019
1 George Miller Way, RIPLEY QLD 4306
4 February 2019
29 March 2019
128 Joy Chambers Circuit, RIPLEY QLD 4306
4 February 2019
28 March 2019
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Attachment 2 to this report is confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(d) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 – “rating concession” as the attachment includes correspondence with the property owner.
Mentions: Foxtail Road · George Miller Way · Joy Chambers Circuit · Ripley
7. Concession for General Rates - 4 Cribb Street, SADLIERS CROSSING QLD 4305
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
5.7
Concession for General Rates - 4 Cribb Street, SADLIERS CROSSING QLD 4305
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at 4 Cribb Street, SADLIERS CROSSING QLD 4305, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2019‑2020 financial year, backdated to 28 January 2020.
B. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at 4 Cribb Street, SADLIERS CROSSING QLD 4305, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2020-2021 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Cribb Street · Sadliers Crossing
8. Rate Concession - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
5.8
Rate Concession - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation
AMENDMENT
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the following amendments to the Rate Concession Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisation Recommendations be adopted:
A. That the Salvation Army (Queensland) Property Trust be removed from Attachment 2 and included in Attachment 6.
B. That the Queensland Country Women’s Association be removed from Attachment 4 and included in Attachment 2.
C. That Recommendation C be removed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 2, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2020-2021 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
Mayor Teresa Harding requested Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle assume the Chair to move the motion related to Attachment 3 involving Ipswich Legacy.
Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle assumed the Chair at 10.19 am.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 3, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2020-2021 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Due to a declared conflict of interest Mayor Teresa Harding did not take part in the vote on this matter.
Mayor Teresa Harding resumed the Chair at 10.21 am.
At 10.22 am Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room.
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 5, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2020-2021 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
At 10.23 am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties as detailed in Attachment 6, be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2020-2021 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Due to a declared conflict of interest, Councillor Paul Tully did not take part in the vote on this matter.
Attachments
1. Rates Concession updated report ⇨
2. Updated Attachment 2 ⇨
3. Updated Attachment 6 ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
9. Councillor Discretionary Funds
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
5.9
Councillor Discretionary Funds
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the policy titled ‘Councillor Discretionary Funds’ as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report by the Community Grants Coordinator dated 22 June 2020, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
10. Community Funding and Support Programs
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
5.10
Community Funding and Support Programs
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
variation to motion
Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to the motion:
That receipt of applications for the Ipswich Community Repair and Replacement Fund open on 1 July and close on 31 August 2020.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That receipt of applications for the Ipswich Community Repair and Replacement Fund open on 1 July and close on 31 August 2020.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
The motion was put and carried.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 10.50 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
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