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Extraordinary Council — 2022-06-30
New Item (Council) - Meeting Attendance via Audio Link
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Meeting Attendance via Audio Link
Councillor Andrew Fechner requested attendance at the Special Council Meeting of 30 June 2022 via audio link.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That in accordance with section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and 8.6.2 of Council’s Meeting Procedures Policy, Councillor Andrew Fechner be permitted to participate in the meeting via audio link.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
OPENING PRAYER
Councillor Paul Tully
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nil
5 . Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
DEPUTY MAYOR JACOB MADSEN
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 6.5 titled Rates Concessions – Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations – Recommendation B which refers to Attachment 3 titled 2022-2023 General rate concession List 2.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Madsen is a member of the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee Executive which manages the Ipswich Trades Hall which is adjacent to the CBD redevelopment works that Council is undergoing.
Councillor Jacob Madsen advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
COUNCILLOR KATE KUNZELMANN
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Kate Kunzelmann informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 6.5 titled Rates Concessions – Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations – Recommendation D which refers to Attachment 5 titled 2022-2023 General rate concession List 4.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Kunzelmann’s partner is an ordinary member of Legacy (not an executive member) and that Councillor Kunzelmann is an ordinary member of Ipswich Hospice Inc. (not an executive member).
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann advised that she will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
COUNCILLOR PAUL TULLY
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following item:
· Item 6.5 titled Rates Concessions – Charitable, Non-Profit/Sporting Organisation – Recommendation C which refers to Attachment 4 titled 2022-2023 General rate concession List 3.
The nature of Councillor Tully’s interest is that:
· three years ago he was a former president and former patron of Goodna & District Rugby League Club
· he is an honorary life member of the Goodna Bowls Club
· his spouse is employed by an associated entity of the Salvation Army (Queensland) Property Trust that is not related to the commercial activities of the Trust.
Councillor Paul Tully declared that these matters are of no personal benefit to him.
Councillor Paul Tully invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland that Councillor Paul Tully does not have a declarable conflict of interest in the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Tully did not take part in the vote on this matter.
6 . Officers’ Reports
New Item (Council) - Budget Speech for the Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget
Budget Speech for the Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget
Mayor Teresa Harding presented the 2022-2023 budget speech.
Attachments
1. Mayor's 2022-2023 Budget Speech ⇨
New Item (Council) - Budget speech for the adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget
6.1. Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget and Associated Matters
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.1
Adoption of the 2022-2023 Budget and Associated Matters
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the contents of this report concerning the 2022‑2023 Budget and associated matters.
B. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the previous financial year 2021‑2022, outlined in Attachment 1.
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 2022‑2023 Budget in Attachment 2;
(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 2022‑2023 Budget in Attachment 2;
(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 the Primary Council Land Use Codes for this rating category;
(b) is primarily residential;
(c) includes 30 to 39 dwellings;
(d) one or more of the dwellings is not owner occupied.
22h
Land used for a multi residential pur
Mentions: Ipswich · Brookwater
6.2. 2022-2023 Annual Plan (including operational plan and Ipswich Waste Services performance plan)
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.2
2022-2023 Annual Plan (including operational plan and Ipswich Waste Services performance plan)
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That in accordance with section 104(5)(a) of the Local Government Act 2009 and sections 174 and 175 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Ipswich City Council adopt the Annual Plan 2022‑2023, which includes the Annual Operational Plan 2022-2023 on pages 21 to 28 ( the annual operational plan) and the Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan 2022-2023 on pages 87 to 93 ( the annual performance plan for a commercial business unit ), but excluding the City Annual Budget 2022-2023 on pages 95 to 156, as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report by the Acting General, Manager Coordination and Performance dated 28 June 2022.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen (Abstain)
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.3. Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.3
Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
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 Acting Chief Financial Officer dated 21 June 2022, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
6.4. Rates Timetable for 2022-2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.4
Rates Timetable for 2022-2023
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That in accordance with section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide the dates by which rates and charges for 2022-2023 must be paid, as detailed in Table 1.
Table 1
Period
Due Date for Payment
July to September 2022
Thursday 18 August 2022
October to December 2022
Thursday 17 November 2022
January to March 2023
Thursday 16 February 2023
April to June 2023
Thursday 18 May 2023
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.5. Rates Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6.5
Rates Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
A. 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 rates for the 2022-2023 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.54 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Recommendation B.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
B. 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 rates for the 2022-2023 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
At 9.55 am Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
C. 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 4 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2022-2023 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.56 am Councillor Kate Kunzelmann left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Recommendation D.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
D. 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 rates for the 2022-2023 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Kate Kunzelmann were present when the vote was taken.
At 9.56 am Councillor Kate Kunzelmann returned to the meeting room.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 9.57 am
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).