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Environment and Sustainability Committee NO. 2024(01)] |
Environment and Sustainability Committee NO. 2024(01)
1 February 2024
Report
COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan (Chairperson); Councillors Andrew Fechner (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Jacob Madsen and Kate Kunzelmann
COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil
OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Matt Anderson), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Media Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Nicholas Street Precinct Director (James Hepburn), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles) and Theatre Technician (Trent Gray)
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Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Russell Milligan (Deputy Mayor and Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil |
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BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil |
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Anastasia Constable (Ignite Excellence Academy and Science Teacher) and two (2) Junior School Captains provided a presentation to the committee on the following: · Development of native plant nursery in partnership with the Bremer River Catchment Association (BCA) for use at planting events along the rivers supported by BCA. · Whole of school sustainability programming driver by students and future vision to support the Youth Sustainability Summit through student leadership and workshops. · Working with cleanco in developing a master plan for the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub.
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1. Presentation
- Ripley Valley State Secondary College: Ignite ⇨ |
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1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(11) of 28 November 2023 |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 28 November 2023 be confirmed.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Milligan Nil Fechner Harding Madsen Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried. |
Officers’ Reports
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2. Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Program of Works 2023-2024 This is a report concerning the proposed annual works program and plan for the Ipswich Rivers Improvements Trust for 2023-2024 as funded by the Precept from Council issued under the Rivers Improvement Act 1940. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner: Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann: That the report be received and the contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Milligan Nil Fechner Harding Madsen Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried. |
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3. Overview of Disaster Management Training & Exercises This is a report concerning the overview of the Disaster Management training and exercise activities for the past 12 months. |
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Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner: That the report be received and the contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Milligan Nil Fechner Harding Madsen Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried. |
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NOTICES OF MOTION
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MATTERS ARISING
Nil
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan: That the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee commence at 12.45 pm.
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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.50 am.
The meeting closed at 12.14 pm.