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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee — 2025-04-22
1. Response to Notice of Motion Regarding Welcome to Suburb/Town Signs
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
1. Response to Notice of Motion Regarding Welcome to Suburb/Town Signs
This is a report concerning a response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Jim Madden at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 February 2025, requesting:
That a report be prepared by Council Officers for the March Infrastructure Planning and Assets committee meeting detailing:
1. The options for consideration and approval by Councillors for a standard welcome to suburb/town signs (colours, graphics, dimensions, and layout)
2. Details as to the Council plans to replace outdated brown welcome to suburb/town signs that have been in place for many years in the Ipswich suburbs/towns west of Karrabin.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That Council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning Suburb and Town Signs.
B. That Council confirm Set A as presented in this report be used for all Suburb and Town Sign replacements.
Councillor Jim Madden proposed the following Recommendation C:
C. That within six (6) months council replace all of the brown signs in Division 1 and 4 with Set A style signs.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the addition of Recommendation C.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That Council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning Suburb and Town Signs.
B. That Council confirm Set A as presented in this report be used for all Suburb and Town Sign replacements.
C. That within six (6) months council replace all of the brown signs in Division 1 and 4 with Set A style signs.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
2. Response To Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
2. Response To Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland
This is a report concerning a Response to Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland, presented to Council on 20 June 2024, moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Jim Madden.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council receive and note the content of the report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 18 March 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 4 titled Ipswich General Cemetery – Heritage Project.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Tully is a State Government appointed Trustee of the Goodna Cemetery Trust in which he does not receive any financial benefit.
It was moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle and seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic that Councillor Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
Councillor Paul Tully did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Jim Madden informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 4 titled Ipswich General Cemetery – Heritage Project.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Madden has a distant relative that was one of the graves that was removed.
It was moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and seconded by Councillor David Martin that Councillor Jim Madden may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Jim Madden may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Councillor Jim Madden did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
4. Ipswich General Cemetery - Heritage Project
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
4. Ipswich General Cemetery - Heritage Project
This is a report concerning proposed information signage that will form part of the Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project. The project commenced following a safety audit of memorials and headstones that were displaced from their original burial locations and relocated to the northern edge of the Ipswich General Cemetery. The project seeks to reinstate the headstones and memorials in their original denominational areas and to protect and conserve the heritage of the site. The project also seeks to enhance the aesthetic quality of the proposed site.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That this report regarding the Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project be considered by Council and the content of the proposed information signage for the project as provided in Attachments 3 to 8, be approved by Council .
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed that the report be referred to a future meeting for consideration.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report be referred to a future meeting for consideration.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
5. Exercise of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 25 February 2025 to 7 April 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 25 February 2025 to 7 April 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
6. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
6. 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 Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
7. Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
7. Provisional Projects Approval
This is a report seeking Council consideration of, and capital funding for, the Provisional Projects listed in this report.
The projects have been suggested by the Division 2 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
The projects noted in this report have been assessed by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department and are considered consistent with the policy and are tabled for consideration by Council to progress.
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 2 – Installation of mature shade tree at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna $10,000.
2. Division 2 – Beautification and safety improvements at Langley Park, Camira $45,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
8. Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
8. Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated
This is a report concerning a ‘Public Monuments and Memorials’ application received by Council from Mrs Luise Manning, Chair of the Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated. The application is proposing the installation of a commemorative plaque to recognise the Queen’s Jubilee Grant from the late Queen Elizabeth II, which funded the planting of 2000 trees in Opossum Creek Parklands, Brookwater.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the Queen’s Jubilee commemorative sign as detailed in Attachment 2 of this report, be approved by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Springfield Lakes · Brookwater
9. Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
9. Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association
This is a report concerning a public monument and memorials application which has been received by Council from the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association. The application was previously presented to Council and endorsed to proceed to Stage 2 of the application process in accordance with Council’s Public Monuments and Memorials Policy.
Recommendation
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That the Public Monument and Memorials application, as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report, be approved.
C. That Council enter into a legal agreement with the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association to fund construction of the Mother Language Monument in Robelle Domain, Springfield.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to Recommendation C to change the suburb name to Springfield Central and to add the following words at the end of the motion: “at a location to be approved by Council”.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That the Public Monument and Memorials application, as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report, be approved.
C. That Council enter into a legal agreement with the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association to fund construction of the Mother Language Monument in Robelle Domain, Springfield Central, at a location to be approved by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Springfield · Springfield Central
10. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
10. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2025
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of February 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of February 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
0 New Item (Committees) - Commencement of Next Meeting
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Commencement of Next Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the Finance and Governance Committee commence at 11.00 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.04 am.
The meeting closed at 10.26 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).