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Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee — 2021-02-11
2. Contract Variation Report - Extension of Contract 13420 Kerbside Recycling
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Contract Variation Report - Extension of Contract 13420 Kerbside Recycling
This is a report recommending a variation to enable the extension of existing Contract 13420 Kerbside Recycling Services with Visy Paper Pty Ltd “Visy” for a period of up to ten (10) months until February 2022. This will ensure the continuity of essential services to the community in order to minimise waste disposal to landfill and maximise the recovery of resources for reuse or recycling, while the Council undertakes a review of future contracting options.
The current contract for weekly Kerbside Recycling was subject to a Tender Consideration Plan (TCP) endorsed by Council in early 2019. The contract commenced on 1 May 2019 with the option to extend for up to a further 12 (twelve) month period. On 21 April 2020, as agreed between the Parties, a contract extension and variation was executed to extend the agreement for an additional term and amend the contract expiry up to 30 April 2021.
The current contract expires on 30 April 2021. The purpose of this report is to enable Council to vary the contract to include an additional extension of the contractual arrangement with Visy Paper Pty Ltd “Visy” for a period of up to ten (10) months.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Council resolve to extend the contract with Visy Paper Pty Ltd for Household Recycling for a period of up to ten (10) months, with an additional cost of $805,500 (GST Exclusive), under the same terms and conditions as the current agreement with Visy Paper Pty Ltd.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract extension to be executed by Council, and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
3. IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - December 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - December 2020
This is a report concerning Infrastructure and Environment Department’s (IED) capital portfolio financial performance for the period ending 31 December 2020.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the monthly financial performance report on the Infrastructure and Environment Department’s Capital Portfolio Budget for 2020-2021 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
4. Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network Corridor Plan
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
4. Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network Corridor Plan
This is a report concerning the outcomes of a corridor planning study for the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network, a deliverable of iGO – The City of Ipswich Transport Plan and the iGO Active Transport Action Plan.
The purpose of the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network Corridor Plan was to assess bikeway route alignment options and configurations in the Ipswich City Centre and for the preferred alignment, develop a high level concept design and a construction order of cost.
This planning will be used to inform Council’s capital portfolio development, investment planning and development assessment activities and may be used for future applications to the Queensland Government Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program .
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the preferred alignment and configuration of the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network, as outlined in the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 5 January 2021, be adopted and used to inform future planning and detailed design activities.
B. That the footprint of the adopted alignment and configuration of the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network (refer Recommendation A above) be protected through Council’s strategic corridor preservation, tactical property acquisition and development assessment activities.
C. That the properties located adjacent to the footprint of the adopted alignment and configuration of the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network (refer Recommendation A above) be flagged as an interest to Council for future strategic active transport purposes in Council’s property database.
D. That the ‘order of cost’ identified in the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 5 January 2021 for the preferred alignment and configuration of the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network (refer Recommendation A above) be noted and considered for future investment programming activities.
E. That the communication strategy identified in the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 5 January 2021 be further developed and implemented for the Ipswich Inner CBD Cycle Network.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Community Cat Program - Rosewood Pilot
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
5. Community Cat Program - Rosewood Pilot
In July 2020 Council considered a request from the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation to partner with them in a pilot de-sexing and community education program. While Council declined the request at the time, the Foundation instituted its own trial program in the suburb of Rosewood, in full knowledge of Council officers.
The outcomes of the trial, in summary are positive, with strong support from the residents of Rosewood, as well as the statistics showing that a reasonable number of animals were dealt with by the Foundation and the feral cat issue is being managed.
There is the prospect of the Program being extended and such would generally have the support of officers.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council receive and note the report on the Community Cat Program -Rosewood Pilot.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Rosewood
6. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
6. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current Planning and Environment Court actions associated with development planning applications.
DECISION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
7. Exercise Of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
7. Exercise Of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 23 November 2020 to 21 January 2021.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
8. Notice of Motion - Exemption for Waste Collection Fee - Purga Aboriginal Cemetery
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
8. Notice of Motion - Exemption for Waste Collection Fee - Purga Aboriginal Cemetery
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Sheila Ireland concerning an exemption fee for waste collection for the Purga Aboriginal Cemetery.
Councillor Sheila Ireland gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at Council’s Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee of 11 February 2021:
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That Council investigate providing an exemption for the waste collection fee for the Purga Aboriginal Cemetery located on Carmichaels Road, Purga and provide a report back to the next Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting to be held on 11 March 2021 .
Further information to support the Notice of Motion :
The Purga Aboriginal Cemetery is a Reserve and the Trustees of the property are Purga Elders & Descendants Aboriginal Corporation. As a cemetery they are exempt from general rates and the fire levy, however, they are not exempt from Utility Charges. The Trustees have advised that they believe people travelling to and from Hardings Paddock are using the bin as there are no rubbish facilities at Hardings Paddock.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Carmichaels Road · Purga
9. Notice of Motion - Overgrown council parks, reserves and footpaths
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
9. Notice of Motion - Overgrown council parks, reserves and footpaths
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Andrew Fechner concerning overgrown Council parks, reserves and footpaths.
Councillor Andrew Fechner gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee of 11 February 2021:
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
A. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to take the immediate action required to clear the backlog of overgrown council open spaces including making required budget amendments.
B. That a report be prepared which includes:
1. An update on council’s mowing activities over the 2020-2021 summer season and how these activities compare to previous summers.
2. The number of complaints received by council about overgrown council open spaces over the 2020-2021 summer season.
3. Information on the number of council staff and contractors engaged to respond to overgrown council open spaces over the 2020-2021 summer season.
4. Options which may enhance council’s response to high-growth periods including consideration of seasonal variations to established mowing schedules.
C. That the report be presented to a future meeting of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee to ensure that any required changes are in place prior to the 2021-2022 summer season.
Background Information :
Over the last several weeks, significant community concerns have been raised about the overgrown condition of many council parks, reserves and footpaths following recent rain.
It is appreciated that Ipswich has experienced a relatively wet summer and it is acknowledged that council staff have worked diligently to mow and maintain parks across the city.
However, it is important that council endeavour to ensure that during high-growth periods, our open spaces are maintained to a level which meets community expectations in a cost effective manner.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.
The meeting closed at 9.26 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
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