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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee — 2024-08-13
0 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Leave of Absence – dEPUTY MAYOR NICOLE JONIC
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That a leave of absence be granted for Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
1. Response to Notice of Motion - Inclusion of Plaques for Dogs at Dog Parks
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
1. Response to Notice of Motion - Inclusion of Plaques for Dogs at Dog Parks
This is a report concerning a response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Jacob Madsen at the Council Ordinary Meeting held on 26 October 2023, requesting that Council widen the scope of the Public Monuments and Memorials Policy to include plaques for dogs at dog parks .
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That Council does not permit the memorialising/commemorating of domestic pets and animals on Council-owned or managed land.
C. That the Public Monuments and Memorials Policy and Personal Tributes in Council Open Space and Road Network Policy remain unchanged and continue to solely recognise people, groups, places, and events of significance to the Ipswich region.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
2. Response to notice of motion: Intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
2. Response to notice of motion: Intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains
This is a report concerning a response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Jacob Madsen at the Council Ordinary Meeting held on 25 July 2024. Councillor Madsen requested a report be provided to the next Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee regarding a proposal to deliver the Greenwood Village Road / Redbank Plains Road intersection upgrade as its own project, ahead of Redbank Plains Road Stage 4 (which currently is to include the works).
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council note the contents of this report.
B. That Council proceed with the planning, design and construction of the ultimate works for Redbank Plains Road Stage 4 in accordance with current timelines.
C. That Council note that movement restriction works will likely be undertaken by development activity in the area.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following amendment to Recommendation C:
C . That a further report be prepared to examine all alternatives to full prohibition of right hand turns at the corner of Greenwood Village Road and Redbank Plains Road.
The mover of the original recommendation agreed to the proposed amendment.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council note the contents of this report.
B. That Council proceed with the planning, design and construction of the ultimate works for Redbank Plains Road Stage 4 in accordance with current timelines.
C. That a further report be prepared to examine all alternatives to full prohibition of right hand turns at the corner of Greenwood Village Road and Redbank Plains Road.
With the agreement of the Chairperson, Councillor Pye Augustine (Observer) proposed a variation to Recommendation B with the addition of the following words at the end of the Recommendation:
, subject to keeping all Councillors updated on the progress of the planning and if budget opportunities arise, consider this project to be brought forward.
The mover and seconder of the amended motion agreed to the proposed variation.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council note the contents of this report.
B. That Council proceed with the planning, design and construction of the ultimate works for Redbank Plains Road Stage 4 in accordance with current timelines, subject to keeping all Councillors updated on the progress of the planning and if budget opportunities arise, consider this project to be brought forward.
C. That a further report be prepared to examine all alternatives to full prohibition of right hand turns at the corner of Greenwood Village Road and Redbank Plains Road.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(02) of 16 July 2024
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 16 July 2024 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Greenwood Village Road · Redbank Plains Road · Redbank Plains
4. Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
4. Provisional Projects Approval
This is a report seeking Council consideration of, and capital funding for, the Provisional Projects listed in this report.
The project has been suggested by the Division 2 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
The project noted in this report has been assessed by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department and is considered consistent with the policy and is tabled for consideration by Council to progress.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council approve the Provisional Project listed below, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy, allowing it to progress for design and construction:
1. Division 2 – Installation of an electronic solar powered Speed Awareness Sign in Summit Drive, Springfield Lakes $20,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Summit Drive · Springfield Lakes
5. Cable Theft Across the LGA
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
5. Cable Theft Across the LGA
This is a report concerning copper cable theft across the local government area (LGA) and actions taken to reduce thefts.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council note the efforts taken by Council employees to minimise the theft of copper cable.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.05 am to reconvene at 10.35 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.36 am.
6. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report June 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
6. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report June 2024
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of June 2024.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
7. Development Application Recommendation 2129/2023/MCU - Material Change of Use - Intensive Animal Husbandry (Greyhound Dog Breeding and Training Facility)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
7. Development Application Recommendation 2129/2023/MCU - Material Change of Use - Intensive Animal Husbandry (Greyhound Dog Breeding and Training Facility)
This is a report concerning an application seeking approval for a Material Change of Use – Intensive Animal Husbandry (Greyhound Dog Breeding and Training Facility) at 763 Ipswich Boonah Road, Purga.
The application requires determination by Council in accordance with the Framework for Development Applications and Related Activities Policy, as more than 20 properly made submissions objecting to the proposed development have been received.
The proposed development has been assessed against the applicable assessment benchmarks. The proposed development generally complies with the assessment benchmarks or can be conditioned to comply as outlined below.
*** Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council approve Development Application No. 2129/2023/MCU, being the Material Change of Use for Intensive Animal Husbandry (Greyhound Dog Breeding and Training Facility), subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 1 of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Antoniolli (Abstain)
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich Boonah Road · Ipswich · Purga
8. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
8. 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.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
9. Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
9. Exercise of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 28 June 2024 to 29 July 2024.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 28 June 2024 to 29 July 2024 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
10. Notice of Motion - Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
10. Notice of Motion - Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
Councillor Paul Tully gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Meeting of 13 August 2024:
*** Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council consider the implications of the legislation change as a result of the Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 as it relates to Council’s planning controls, advertising and any prohibited uses for example proximity to schools, churches etc.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
11 New Item (Committees) - Commencement of Next Meeting
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
11. Commencement of Next Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Finance and Governance Committee commence at 12.15 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Cullen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.
The meeting closed at 11.44 am.
*** Refer to Council Ordinary Meeting of 22 August 2024 for amendment
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).