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Finance and Governance Committee — 2025-12-02
2. Public Interest Disclosure Policy Review
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
2. Public Interest Disclosure Policy Review
This report details the outcome of the required four year review of the existing Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Policy. It was considered by the Executive Leadership Team on 26 August and has been referred to the Finance and Governance Committee for approval.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the amended Public Interest Disclosure Policy as outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 3 titled L ease Renewal over Trust Land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 9.23 am.
Councillor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting at 9.25 am.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 9.28 am.
Mentions: Mill Street · Rosewood
3. Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
3. Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood
This is a report concerning the proposed renewal over trust land located at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood, described as part of Lot 638 on SP157096 (the Land), between Ipswich City Council as Trustee (Council) and Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (ACG).
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood more particularly described as part of Lot 638 and Plan SP157096, for public swimming pool purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6139 with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee):
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $ 1.00 if demanded, excluding GST, payable to Council, and
(ii) at a commencing annual management fee as negotiated by the Chief Executive Officer , payable to the Lessee, and
(iii) for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Mill Street · Rosewood · Ipswich · Goodna
4. Acquisition of Easements for INF05136 - East Ipswich Catchment Stage 3 Drainage Project
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
4. Acquisition of Easements for INF05136 - East Ipswich Catchment Stage 3 Drainage Project
This is a report concerning the acquisition of three (3) drainage easements (Easements) over the Subject Land identified in Attachment A. The Easements will facilitate the rehabilitation of part of the stormwater network within the East Ipswich catchment.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) , Council as “ constructing authority ” proceed to acquire three (3) easements over the Subject Land identified in Attachment A, (Council file reference number 6845 ), for a drainage purpose.
B. That in the first instance, the method of acquiring the easements will be by agreement with the affected parties in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) ; however, where agreement cannot be reached, or operational timeframes intervene, the method of acquiring the subject easement will be in accordance with Division 2, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: East Ipswich
5. Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan, Electronic Security Services
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
5. Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan, Electronic Security Services
This is a report concerning a Significant Contracting Plan for Electronic Security Services.
The Significant Contracting Plan is required in accordance with Chapter 6, Part 2, s221 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for any contract/s with a total expected term over 10 years or a value equal to or exceeding $7,000,000 (ex. GST). Significant Contracting Plans must be adopted by Council prior to awarding a contract.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That pursuant to Section 221 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Council make and adopt the Significant Contracting Plan for Electronic Security Services as detailed in Attachment 1 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
6. Procurement: Recommendation to Award Group Training Organisation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
6. Procurement: Recommendation to Award Group Training Organisation
This is a report concerning the establishment of a contractual arrangement with a Group Training Organisation (GTO) following a tender process. Engagement of a suitably qualified, experienced and accredited GTO will provide Council an overall strategic solution for managing traineeships and apprenticeships providing significant benefits to Council, community and the individual trainees and apprentices.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender VP474376 for the provision of Group Training Organisation Services to the recommended supplier detailed in Attachment 1.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier, Council’s estimated spend of $4.5M excluding GST, being a term of three (3) years, with option for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) year term, total term being five (5) years.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Councillor Paul Tully (Chairperson), on behalf of the Finance and Governance Committee, extended best wishes to fellow Councillors and staff for a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New year.
Commencement of next meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Community and Sport Committee commence at 10.15 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Jonic
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.17 am.
The meeting closed at 9.48 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).