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Extraordinary Council — 2024-06-27
0 New Item (Council) - Acting Chairperson
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHAIRPERSON
Resolution C2024/00/128
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Councillor Paul Tully be appointed as Acting Chairperson in the Mayor and Deputy Mayor’s absence.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Paul Tully assumed the Chair at 9.03 am.
1 . Attendance at Commencement
Councillor Paul Tully (Acting Chairperson); Mayor Teresa Harding (via audio-link); Councillors Jacob Madsen, Pye Augustine, Nicole Jonic (Deputy Mayor)(via audio-link), Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli, David Cullen and Jim Madden
2 . Welcome to Country Or Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Paul Tully (Acting Chair) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country
3 . Opening Prayer
Councillor Jacob Madsen delivered the opening prayer
4 . Apologies and Leave of Absence
Nil
5 . Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor David Cullen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 16.5 titled Rates Concessions – Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations.
The nature of the interest is that he is a board member of Goodness Enterprises Limited - Tivoli Drive in.
Councillor David Cullen invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Councillor Paul Tully and seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli that Councillor David Cullen 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 David Cullen may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
Councillor David Cullen did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
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In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Marnie Doyle informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 16.5 titled Rates Concessions – Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Doyle’s sister’s father in-law is a Director on the Committee of the North Ipswich Bowls Club and she has a close family relationship with him.
Councillor Marnie Doyle invited the other councillors to determine if she can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Councillor Paul Tully and seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli that Councillor Marnie Doyle 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 Marnie Doyle may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
Councillor Marnie Doyle did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
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6 . Officers’ Reports
6.1
Annual Plan 2024-2025
Resolution C2024/00/129
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
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 2024-2025, which includes the Annual Operational Plan 2024-2025 from page 19 ( the annual operational plan) and the Ipswich Waste Services Performance Plan 2024-2025 from page 89 ( the annual performance plan for a commercial business unit ) but excluding the City Annual Budget 2024-2025 from page 97, which has been detailed in a separate report from the Chief Financial Officer.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Tivoli Drive · Tivoli · North Ipswich · Ipswich
0 New Item (Council) - Budget Speech for the Adoption of the 2024-2025 Budget
Budget Speech for the Adoption of the 2024-2025 Budget
Councillor Paul Tully (Acting Chair) invited the Mayor to deliver the 2024-2025 budget speech.
Attachments
1. Mayor's 2024-2025 Budget Speech ⇨
6.2. Adoption of the 2024-2025 Budget and associated matters
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
6.2
Adoption of the 2024-2025 Budget and associated matters
Resolution C2024/00/130
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the contents of this report concerning the 2024-2025 Budget and associated matters.
B. That Ipswich City Council receive and note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the previous financial year 2023-2024, 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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
Mentions: Ipswich · Brookwater
6.3. Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
6.3
Overall Plan for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge
Resolution C2024/00/131
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council adopt the Overall Plan, as detailed in this report, for the Rural Fire Resources Levy Special Charge.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.4. Rates Timetable for 2024-2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
6.4
Rates Timetable for 2024-2025
Resolution C2024/00/132
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That in accordance with section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide the dates by which rates and charges for 2024-2025 must be paid, as detailed in Table 1
Table 1
Period
Due Date for Payment
July to September 2024
Thursday 22 August 2024
October to December 2024
Thursday 14 November 2024
January to March 2025
Thursday 13 February 2025
April to June 2025
Thursday 15 May 2025
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6.5. Rates Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
6.5
Rates Concessions - Charitable, Non Profit/Sporting Organisations
Resolution C2024/00/133
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor 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 as detailed in Attachment 1 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2024-2025 financial year.
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 2 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rates for the 2024-2025 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
6.6. Adoption of refuse and recycling centre fees and other minor fee amendments
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
6.6
Adoption of refuse and recycling centre fees and other minor fee amendments
Resolution C2024/00/134
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That the proposed revised Fees and Charges, as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted with an effective date of 1 July 2024
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Updated page 4 of Attachment 1 ⇨
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 9.50 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).