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Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee — 2021-03-11
0 New Item (Committees) - Attendance
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
MEETING ATTENDANCE VIA AUDIO LINK
Councillor Paul Tully requested attendance at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste committee meeting via audio link.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That in accordance with section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Councillor Paul Tully be permitted to participate in the meeting via audio link.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Madsen was not present for the discussion or vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Russell Milligan informed the meeting that he has a Declarable Conflict of Interest in Item 10 titled Development Application Recommendation - Material Change of Use - General Industry (shed kit storage with ancillary office and including welding of metal brackets for off-site shed construction) at 262 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Milligan has pre-existing and ongoing personal and business relationships with submitters to the development application. The nature of these relationships is due to previous business and employment engagements. The submitters have not been named as they have requested their identities remain anonymous.
Councillor Russell Milligan 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.
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
1. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2021(01) of 11 February 2021
DECISION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2021 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
Councillor Madsen was not present for the discussion or vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Haigslea Amberley Road · Haigslea · Amberley · Walloon
2. Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 - Connecting Structure Options
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
2. Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 - Connecting Structure Options
This is a report concerning Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 and the options to progress the project in regards to the proposed connecting structure from the existing riverbank path at the Riverlink Shopping Centre to the northern end of the Bradfield Bridge.
DECISION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
A. That Option 2: Lift, as outlined in the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 5 February 2021, be adopted as the preferred way forward to progress the Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 project and be used to inform future planning, detailed design and construction activities.
Councillor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting at 9.10 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Tully Kunzelmann
Ireland
Doyle
Fechner
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed the following as Recommendation D:
D. That Council recognise Bicycle Queensland as a key stakeholder and representative of bicycle user groups and consult with the organisation regarding the citywide bicycle network.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
B. That the ‘order of cost’ for Option 2 (refer Recommendation A above), as identified in the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 5 February 2021, be noted and considered for future investment programming activities.
C. That upon construction of Option 2 (refer Recommendation A above), data monitoring activities be undertaken on Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 and Option 1: Ramp, as outlined in the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 5 February 2021, be further investigated if demand warrants.
D. That Council recognise Bicycle Queensland as a key stakeholder and representative of bicycle user groups and consult with the organisation regarding the citywide bicycle network.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brassall Bikeway · Brassall
3. iGO Freight Action Plan
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
3. iGO Freight Action Plan
This is a report concerning the development of the iGO Freight Action Plan (FAP), a key deliverable of iGO – The City of Ipswich Transport Plan.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council resolve:
A. That the iGO Freight Action Plan and Summary Report – as detailed in Attachments 1 and 2 of the report by the Transport Planner (Transport Planning) dated 22 February 2021, be adopted.
B. That the outcomes and key messages of the iGO Freight Action Plan be communicated to the community.
C. That the iGO Freight Action Plan and Summary Report be sent to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning for acknowledgement and support.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Acquisition of Land for Road Purposes - Springfield Parkway Shared Path Upgrade Project
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
4. Acquisition of Land for Road Purposes - Springfield Parkway Shared Path Upgrade Project
This is a report concerning the acquisition of land for road purposes for the Springfield Parkway Shared Path Upgrade (Project).
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council having considered the details contained in this report, support the acquisition for strategic road purposes, of the area of land identified in Attachment 1 of this report, described as part of Lot 2 on RP868448 located at 36-38 Springfield Parkway, Springfield (“the Land”) by way of resumption agreement with (“ the Landowner”). If Council fail to reach an agreement with the landowner for the acquisition of the land, recommendations B and D will apply as alternative recommendations to A and C.
B. That Council resolve to exercise its power as a constructing authority for strategic road purposes, under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 , and take the land (by way of resumption) as the area of land being identified in Attachment 1 of this report, described as part of Lot 2 on RP868448 located at 36-38 Springfield Parkway, Springfield.
C. That under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate any agreement with the landowner for the amount of compensation payable by Council under any resumption agreement.
D. That under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to take the land for strategic road purposes (by way of resumption) described as part Lot 2 on RP868448 located at 36-38 Springfield Parkway, Springfield on behalf of Council, in its capacity as a constructing authority under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Springfield
5. Contract Extension - Ti Tree Bioenergy (Waste Disposal Services)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
5. Contract Extension - Ti Tree Bioenergy (Waste Disposal Services)
This is a report recommending the extension of contract 09‐10‐264‐2 Waste Disposal Services with Ti Tree Bioenergy.
The Scope of the 09‐10‐264‐2 Waste Disposal Services Contract is for the provision of waste disposal services for waste generated from Council’s weekly kerbside refuse collection services.
The Council endorsed the engagement of Ti Tree Bioenergy for the 09‐10‐264‐2 Waste Disposal Services contract at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 9 November 2010 for a period of ten (10) years with the option to extend for one (1) further term of five (5) years.
The contract commenced on 22 March 2011 for a term of ten (10) years to 21 March 2021.
The actual expenditure during the contract to date is $9,200,000 over ten (10) years (not inclusive of the Waste Levy).
Council’s decision on 9 November 2010 was for an option to extend the contract for a further five (5) years on the terms negotiated by the Chief Executive Officer.
The estimated expenditure for the term of this extension is $14,000,000 (inclusive of the Waste Levy but excluding GST) for a five (5) year term. Funding is available from within the existing operational budget.
This report recommends to Council that the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to administer the extension option and that the current contract be extended by one (1) further term of five (5) years from 22 March 2021 to 21 March 2026.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to administer a contract extension for five (5) years for a value of up to fourteen million dollars ($14,000,000) (inclusive of the Waste Levy but excluding GST) for the provision of waste disposal services, Contract No. 09-10-264-2, and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
6. Notice of Motion Response - Exemption for Waste Collection Fee - Purga Aboriginal Cemetery
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
6. Notice of Motion Response - Exemption for Waste Collection Fee - Purga Aboriginal Cemetery
This is the response to a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Ireland regarding exemption of waste collection fee – Purga Aboriginal Cemetery.
Councillor Ireland gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Meeting of 11 March 2021, being:
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.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That Council continue to provide a waste collection service for the Purga Aboriginal Cemetery similar to that for Park bins and that no service charge is applied for this service.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Carmichaels Road · Purga
7. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Implementation Update
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
7. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Implementation Update
This is a report concerning an update on the implementation of the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive and a discussion of the next steps for implementation of the directive.
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.
0 New Item (Committees) - LEAVE OF ABSENCE
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Councillor Sheila Ireland sought a leave of absence for the remainder of the meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Sheila Ireland left the meeting at 9.54 am.
8. Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnership Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
8. Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnership Program
In 2020, Ipswich City Council was successful in being awarded the maximum grant amount of $200,000 for the Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnership Program to fund on-ground compliance officers to investigate and prevent illegally dumped waste entering Queensland’s environment.
The program has been very successful in identifying offenders with over $68,000 in fines issued to date since the start of the program and more than 670,000 litres of illegally dumped waste has been removed from the natural environment and disposed of correctly.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
9. Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
9. Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program
This is a report concerning the details of the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program, first presented to Council in September 2020, in a report updating the outcome of the Proactive Pool Inspection Program. The report in September 2020, provided an overview on contemporary practices with respect to pool safety and awareness regarding childhood drownings and immersion incidents.
The recommendation adopted by Council was that a Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program be developed and presented to Council for consideration.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council endorse the draft Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Russell Milligan left the meeting at 9.57 am due to a previously declared interest in Item 10.
10. Development Application Recommendation - Material Change of Use - General Industry (Shed Kit Storage with Ancillary Office and including Welding of Metal Brackets for off-site Shed Construction) at 262 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon QLD 4306
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
10. Development Application Recommendation - Material Change of Use - General Industry (Shed Kit Storage with Ancillary Office and including Welding of Metal Brackets for off-site Shed Construction) at
262 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon QLD 4306
This is a report concerning an application seeking approval for a Material Change of Use - General Industry (Shed Kit Storage with Ancillary Office and including Welding of Metal Brackets for off-site Shed Construction) at 262 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon QLD 4306.
Pursuant to the Framework for Development Applications and Related Activities Policy the application would normally be considered via delegated authority, however as there were more than 20 properly made submissions received to the proposal following public notification, the application is presented to Council for its consideration.
The proposed development has been assessed with regard to the applicable assessment benchmarks. The proposed development generally complies with the assessment benchmarks or can be conditioned to comply as outlined below.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council approve development application no. 4092/2020/MCU subject to conditions and attachments.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Sheila Ireland and Councillor Russell Milligan were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Russell Milligan returned to the meeting at 10.07 am.
Adjourn Meeting
Mayor Teresa Harding moved that the meeting be adjourned at 10.07 am to reconvene at 10.30 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The meeting reconvened at 10.30 am.
Mentions: Haigslea Amberley Road · Haigslea · Amberley · Walloon
11. IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - January 2021
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
11. IED Capital Portfolio Financial Performance Report - January 2021
This is a report concerning Infrastructure and Environment Department’s (IED) capital portfolio financial performance for the period ending 31 January 2021.
DECISION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
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
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12. Exercise Of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
12. Exercise Of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 21 January 2021 to 25 February 2021.
DECISION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
13. Planning and Development Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
13. Planning and Development 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 Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL Motion to consider an urgent report
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the following motion titled “Special Recovery and Reconstruction Taskforce” be dealt with as a matter of urgency.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Development Court
14 New Item (Committees) - Special Recovery and Reconstruction Taskforce
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
14. Special Recovery and Reconstruction Taskforce
Following the devastating Halloween storm event on 31 October 2020, continuing wet weather events and recent community engagement it has become even more evident that residents of the hardest hit areas are still suffering hardship and ongoing issues due to prolonged recovery and reconstruction efforts.
It has been almost 19 weeks since an unprecedented hail storm decimated homes, cars and property in the Springfield Lakes, Springfield, Rosewood, Walloon and Thagoona areas; and residents remain uncertain about their future. According to the Insurance Council of Australia, current insurance claims are estimated to be 39,604 and the damage bill is expected to reach $1 billion.
The severity of the catastrophic storm and delay in recovery and reconstruction continues to cause significant distress and ongoing hardship for too many Ipswich families, in particular those living in uninhabitable dwellings with extensive roof damage and the ongoing threats of the storm season.
It is evident that this disaster needs further escalation and co-ordination across responsible agencies, stakeholders, industry and community.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That Council establish a Special Recovery and Reconstruction Taskforce to engage with and co-ordinate key stakeholders to address the ongoing impacts and emerging issues in affected communities. This includes ongoing assessment of impacts and recovery, community engagement, communication and collaboration of all recovery partners and monitoring of recovery progress.
B. That Council nominate Councillor Nicole Jonic to Chair the Taskforce, supported by the Local Recovery Group and Coordinator.
C. That Council assess and scope additional relief and support options to further expedite recovery and reconstruction and assist those experiencing severe hardship.
D. That Council authorise waiver of fees to access Council owned and operated waste transfer stations, for residents of impacted areas, to dispose of storm damaged material (excluding commercial, or construction and demolition waste) through a fair and equitable system to be determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.
The meeting closed at 10.47 am.
Mentions: Springfield Lakes · Springfield · Rosewood · Walloon · Thagoona · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).