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Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee — 2022-08-11
00 New Item (Committees) - Meeting Attendance via Audio Link
Meeting Attendance via Audio Link
Councillor Sheila Ireland requested attendance at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee of 11 August 2022 via audio link. This request was approved by Council at its meeting held on 28 July 2022.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson) invited Councillor Kate Kunzelmann to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
1. Response to Petition - Leash Free Dog Area, Camira Recreation Park
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
1. Response to Petition - Leash Free Dog Area, Camira Recreation Park
This is a report concerning a petition received from the local community requesting alterations to the existing leash free dog area located at Camira Recreation Park, Camira.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the leash free dog area within the Camira Recreation Park remain in its current configuration without further expansion.
B. That further planning be undertaken for the Camira Recreation Park, including community engagement, to seek the sentiment of sport and recreation needs of the community.
C. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
DECISION
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That the matter lay on the table.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Camira
2. Response to Petition - Opening of River Road, Bundamba to traffic at its intersection with Nelson Street
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
2. Response to Petition - Opening of River Road, Bundamba to traffic at its intersection with Nelson Street
This is a report concerning a petition received from the local community requesting that consideration be given to opening River Road, Bundamba to traffic at its intersection with Nelson Street.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That River Road, Bundamba remain closed north of the intersection with Nelson Street.
B. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Nelson Street · River Road · That River Road · Bundamba
3. Redbank Plains Library Additional Community Meeting Space - Response to Notice of Motion
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
3. Redbank Plains Library Additional Community Meeting Space - Response to Notice of Motion
This is a report providing a response to a Notice of Motion moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen at the Council Meeting of 19 May 2022:
That a design be prepared and costed for conversion of the former Mobile Library Garaged at Redbank Plains Library with said design to focus on delivery of:
a) Community Meeting space with afterhours access
b) External landscaping to allow appropriate pathways to afterhours access and use by community on special occasions.
Recommendation
That the report Redbank Plains Library Additional Community Meeting Space – Response to Notice of Motion be received and the contents noted.
DECISION
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the matter lay on the table for one (1) month.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Redbank Plains
4. Deebing Heights Heritage Centre
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Deebing Heights Heritage Centre
Council will recall that in February 2021 at a workshop it considered the matter of a proposal by the then developers of the land to enter into a partnership that would explore and hopefully achieve a Heritage Centre being constructed on land at Grampian Drive Deebing Heights.
As an outcome of the workshop the General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services was requested to seek input from Council’s Indigenous Liaison Officers as well as information on any similar centres/ museum that maybe operating and that a report be presented back to Council.
This report is tabled for information purposes and to advise that the matter is on hold and further reporting will occur when new information is at hand.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report be noted and that no further action is required on this matter at this time.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
5. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2022(06) of 14 July 2022
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 July 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was out
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Grampian Drive · Deebing Heights
6. Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project Concept Design
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6. Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project Concept Design
This is a report concerning the preferred concept design for the Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project. The project was initially commenced to relocate unsafe displaced headstones that were moved in the “clean up” of the cemetery in the late 1970’s.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Councillor Tully moved a variation to the motion by the incorporation of Recommendation B:
B. That council proceed with developing a final concept design and cost estimates for the Memorial Garden.
The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed variation.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That council proceed with developing a final concept design and cost estimates for the Memorial Garden.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
7. Personal Tributes in Council's Open Space and Road Network - Assessment of Application
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7. Personal Tributes in Council's Open Space and Road Network - Assessment of Application
This is a report concerning a ‘Personal Tribute in Council’s Open Space and Road Network’ application which has been received by Council from Mrs Carmel Kendrick in memory of her late husband Mr Murray Kendrick.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the personal tribute as noted in the application detailed in Attachment 1, be approved by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
8. 16829 Redbank Plains Road Stage 3 Upgrade
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
8. 16829 Redbank Plains Road Stage 3 Upgrade
This is a report concerning the recommendation to vary 16829 Civil Construction Works Redbank Plains Road – Stage 3 project with AllRoads Pty Ltd as per Attachment 1.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That the contractual arrangement (Council contract 16829) with Allroads Pty Ltd (Supplier) for Civil Construction Works Redbank Plains Road – Stage 3 be varied as follows:
(i) To resolve request variations as raised by AllRoads Pty Ltd in response to global and local events impacting contract costings. Refer to details as per confidential Attachment 1 .
(ii) To amend the purchase price as per the details in confidential Attachment 1 .
B. That Council enter into a deed of variation with AllRoads Pty Ltd to appropriately amend the existing contractual arrangement.
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:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Construction Works Redbank Plains Road · Redbank Plains Road · Redbank Plains
9. Adoption of the Updated Construction and Repair of Property Access Policy
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
9. Adoption of the Updated Construction and Repair of Property Access Policy
This is a report concerning the adoption of the revised Construction and Repair of Property Access Policy which has been reviewed, updated and placed onto the new corporate template which is part of the regular policy and procedure review process.
The objective of this policy is to provide guidance to council officers and property owners in regard to the construction, maintenance and management responsibilities of crossovers (driveways) for property access.
As part of the update process, this policy did require a substantial change to align with current processes and practices within Council.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the revised policy titled ‘ Construction and Repair of Property Access Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 5 , be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
10. Adoption of the Updated Graffiti Removal Policy
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
10. Adoption of the Updated Graffiti Removal Policy
This is a report concerning the adoption of the updated Graffiti Removal Policy that has been reviewed, updated and placed onto the new corporate template which is part of the regular policy and procedure review process.
The objective of this policy is to continue to guide the development, management and maintenance of graffiti within our local government area.
As part of the update process, this policy did require a minor change to align with current processes and practices within Council. This change will not impact the removal of graffiti within our community nor affect service level timeframes.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the revised policy titled ‘Graffiti Removal Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
11. Infrastructure and Environment Department Capital Delivery Report June 2022
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
11. Infrastructure and Environment Department Capital Delivery Report June 2022
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Infrastructure and Environment Department for the month of June 2022.
Officers across the whole Infrastructure and Environment Department are contributing to the positive results seen in the early stages of the 2021-2022 financial year. The result is especially pleasing when compared to the rate of delivery achieved in previous financial years and given the recent rainfall and flooding events.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12. Exercise Of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12. Exercise Of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 4 July 2022 to 26 July 2022.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Marnie Doyle arrived at the meeting at 9.45 am.
13. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
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
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.
The meeting closed at 9.47 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).