MINUTES of Council Ordinary Meeting
12 December 2024
Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building
1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
The meeting commenced at 9.01 am
1. Attendance At Commencement
2. Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country
Mayor Teresa Harding delivered the Acknowledgement of Country
3. Opening Prayer
Reverend Stuart Atkinson – Central Church
4. Apologies and Leave of Absence
5. Condolences
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Olive Pugh |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: That Council convey condolences on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich to the family of the late Olive Pugh who passed away on 24 November 2024. |
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1. Condolence
Motion - Olive Pugh ⇨ |
6. tRIBUTES
Nil
7. PresentATion OF Petitions
Nil
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9. Public Participation
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Mr Ken Salter |
Use of Sporting Facilities in Ipswich |
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As Mr Salter’s timeframe under the public
participation policy of 2 minutes was reached, Mr Salter requested another
It was moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and seconded
by Councillor Jim Madden that Mr Salter be granted another
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/391 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the public participation matter in relation to investigating a possible social and economic impact study on Booval Swifts and Rugby League Redbank Plains Football Club, be received and referred to the relevant committee for consideration and a referral back to council. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Public
Participation form -background information ⇨ 2. Public
Participation - Further background information requested ⇨ |
10. Matters of Public Interest
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10. MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST – 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW |
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1. 2024
Year in Review ⇨ |
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Mayor Teresa Harding informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 16.2 titled Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission and Proposed Nerima City Visit.
The nature of the interest is that the report involves a proposal for Mayor Harding to participate in an overseas delegation.
Mayor Harding proposed that she participates in the discussion but not vote on the matter.
Mayor Teresa Harding invited the other councillors to determine her participation in the matter.
It was moved by Councillor Paul Tully and seconded by Councillor David Martin that Mayor Teresa Harding 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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
Mayor Teresa Harding did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Mayor Teresa Harding may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
12. Confirmation of Minutes
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Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting |
Resolution C2024/10/392 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 November 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
13. mayoral Minute
Nil
14. Business Outstanding – iNCLUDING cONDUCT mATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
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Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1 Response to Petition - Residential Unit Developments along W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich |
Resolution C2024/10/394(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That a written response be provided to the lead petitioner, encouraging them to make properly made submissions during the public notification period. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 2 Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3 City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP) |
Resolution C2024/10/396(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: A. That Council adopt the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP) in Attachment 1. B. That the LHAP actions be progressed and reported annually to Council and the state government. C. That the LHAP actions be further developed and refined to continue to address the housing challenges in the Ipswich LGA. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4 Exercise of Delegation Report |
Resolution C2024/10/397(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 26 September 2024 to 29 October 2024 be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report |
Resolution C2024/10/398(IPAAC) 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. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report October 2024 |
Resolution C2024/10/399(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of October 2024 be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 subject to in Item 4 titled Concession for General Rates – Multiple Properties, the inclusion of the following amendments: ·
That the following wording for the recommendation appear prior
to Table 1: · That the suburb name of Wulkurake be amended to Wulkuraka.
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed a further amendment to Item 4 as follows: That the properties of 13 and 17 Aspinall Street be amended by the organisation to reflect the correct suburb name. The seconder of the original motion agreed to the further amendment. |
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Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 subject to in Item 4 titled Concession for General Rates – Multiple Properties, the inclusion of the following amendments: ·
That the following wording for the
recommendation appear prior to Table 1: · That the suburb name of Wulkurake be amended to Wulkuraka. · That the properties of 13 and 17 Aspinall Street be amended by the organisation to reflect the correct suburb name. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2 Information Governance Policy |
Resolution C2024/10/402(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the policy titled ‘Information Governance Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3 Repeal of Reward for Information Offered by Council Policy |
Resolution C2024/10/403(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That this matter be deferred until the first quarter of 2025. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4 Concession for General Rates - Multiple properties |
Resolution C2024/10/404(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: ***This item amended as outlined in 15.2*** Table 1
Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5 Procurement - 5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, RE & Sleeper Walls |
Resolution C2024/10/405(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, RE & Sleeper Walls. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of four million and thirty-nine thousand seven hundred and forty-nine dollars and two cents ($4,039,749.02) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1. 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. D. That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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As per Recommendation D of Item 5 the supplier is BMD Constructions Pty Ltd (ACN 010 126 100 / ABN 59 010 126 100). |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6 Procurement - 5344 Trunk Watermain Relocation Works |
Resolution C2024/10/406(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5344 Trunk Watermain Relocation Works. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of four million one hundred and eighty-three thousand five hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty-eight cents ($4,183,587.58) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1. 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. D. That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7 Procurement - Artifax Subscription |
Resolution C2024/10/407(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That pursuant to Section 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies as it is satisfied that there is only one supplier who is reasonably available for the provision of Artifax Event Management Software. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 240910-000166) with Get Smart Consultancy Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $60,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of one (1) year, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional one (1) X one (1) year terms. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8 Procurement - Payment Fraud Prevention |
Resolution C2024/10/408(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That
pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012
(Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the
specialised nature of the services that are sought and it would be
impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of Payment Fraud Prevention solution. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 241101-000335) with Eftsure Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $125,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of three (3) years, with no options for extension. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9 5356 Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade - Design & Construct |
Resolution C2024/10/409(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5356 Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade – Design & Construct. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1 for the amount of seventy-seven million four hundred and forty-three thousand six hundred and ninety-one dollars ($77,443,691.00) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1. C. That pursuant to the terms of Tender No. 5356 Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade – Design & Construct, Council will reimburse the unsuccessful tenderer in the Stage 2 tender an amount not exceeding the cap provided upon receipt of an itemised cost list. D. 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. E. That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Resolution C2024/10/410 Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Community and Sport Committee - Item 1 Confirmation
of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee |
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Community and Sport Committee – Item 2 Ipswich City Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Guide Endorsement |
Resolution C2024/10/412(CASCC) Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council endorse the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Guide. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Community and Sport Committee – Item 3 Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024 |
Resolution C2024/10/413(CASCC) Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Community and Sport Committee – Item 4 Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024 |
Resolution C2024/10/414(CASCC) Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That Council adopt the
recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee |
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Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following amendment to Item 3 – Sustainability Policy Review
That the following sentence be added to the end of Part 1 of the Policy:
The commitment to being a sustainable city also recognises the evidence-based science for climate change, which will be taken into consideration in the transition to a Sustainable City.
The mover agreed to the proposed amendment to Item 3. |
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Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2 New Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Policy and updated Voluntary Payment |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the policy titled ‘Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3 Sustainability Policy Review |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the revised policy titled ‘Sustainability Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4 Waste & Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Quarterly Report |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5 Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2024 - 2025 |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 6 Enviroplan Annual Report 2023-2024 |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report concerning the Enviroplan Annual Report 2023-2024 be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 7 Updated Flying-fox Roost Management Plan |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That Council adopt the new Ipswich City Council Flying-fox Roost Management Plan 2024, as detailed in Attachment 1. B. That Council adopt the updated Flying-fox Statement of Management Intent, as detailed in Attachment 2. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2 Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal |
Resolution C2024/10/425(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the report concerning the integration of the new Everi Event Portal into the Discover Ipswich site be received and its contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3 Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report |
Resolution C2024/10/426(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4 North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design |
Resolution C2024/10/427(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: A. That Council approve the finalisation of the submission to the Australian Government based on the current concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
B. That with the Submission, the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre continue to be made available for the public until such time as a Master Plan is developed.
C. That Council obtain a cost estimate to prepare a Master Plan for the North Ipswich Reserve and the Len Johnson Oval. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5 Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Ground Lease over 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748) |
Resolution C2024/10/428(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: A. That
Council enter into a Development Agreement, Construction Lease and Long Term
Lease (and ancillary agreements), with the proposed lessee of B. That
Council note, in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold
interest in 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 at Recommendation A. D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6 Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024 |
Resolution C2024/10/429(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(05) of 13 November 2024 |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(05) of 13 November 2024. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(04) of 9 October 2024 |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 9 October 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2 Sub Regional Alliance Material Recycling Facility - Risk Discussion |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report and presentation on the Sub Regional Alliance Material Recycling Facility be received and noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3 iVolve Program Update Nov 24 |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report on the iVolve program Update for November 2024, be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 5 August 2024 to 1 November 2024 |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3, 4 and 5, be considered finalised and archived. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5 Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter and the Internal Audit Charter |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That the revised Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter, as detailed in Attachment 2, be adopted. B. That the revised Internal Audit Charter, as detailed in Attachment 4, be adopted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6 Draft Annual Plan for 2025 for the Audit and Risk Management Committee |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the draft Audit and Risk Management Committee Annual Plan for 2025 be considered and discussed including suggested matters for management presentation at ARMC meetings to determine a planned agenda for 2025. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7 Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report on Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8 ICT Steering Committee Progress Report |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9 Cyber Security Update |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Council’s cyber security activity. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10 Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives |
Resolution C2024/10/440 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11 Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Report |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the ePMO quarterly report be received and noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12 Insurance and Risk Management Report |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the Insurance and Risk Management Report for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024 be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
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Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 16 Queensland Audit Office Draft 2025 External Audit Plan |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the Queensland Audit Office draft 2025 External Audit Plan and presentation be received and noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried by block resolve. |
16. Officers’ Reports
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CEO Organisational Performance Report for November 2024 |
Resolution C2024/10/444 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of November 2024 be received and the contents noted. AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission and proposed Nerima City visit |
Recommendation A. That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. B. That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report). C. That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.
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Mayor Teresa Harding proposed that the following Recommendation D be included. D. That the Deputy Mayor be included in the Nerima Delegation |
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Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. B. That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report). C. That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. D. That
the Deputy Mayor be included in the Nerima Delegation. |
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The Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic advised that due to prior engagements she would be unable to attend the delegation. Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following variation to recommendation D: That the Deputy Mayor or another councillor be included in the Nerima Delegation. The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation to Recommendation D. |
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Recommendation Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. B. That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report). C. That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. D. That the Deputy Mayor or another councillor be included in the Nerima Delegation.
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Councillor Paul Tully recommended that Councillor Pye Augustine attend the delegation. Councillor Augustine advised that she would be happy for another councillor to attend. Councillor Paul Tully proposed that Recommendation D be varied to allow the Chief Executive Officer to approve another councillor if available. D. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to approve another councillor to attend the Nerima Delegation if available. The mover and seconder of the proposed amended motion agreed to the variation. |
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed a further Recommendation E as follows: E. That in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Nicole Jonic act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor referred to in this motion.
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Moved by Councillor Paul Tully
E. That
in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy
Mayor Councillor Nicole Jonic act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor
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Councillor Pye Augustine proposed an amendment to the proposed further Recommendation E to remove the Deputy Mayor’s name as follows:
E. That in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy Mayor act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor referred to in this motion.
The mover and seconder of the proposed further Recommendation
E agreed to the proposed amendment. |
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Mayor Harding called for a vote on the inclusion of the additional Recommendation E to the motion. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Augustine Doyle (Abstain) Jonic Tully Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Mayor Harding moved Recommendations A to D separately to Recommendation E. |
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Resolution C2024/10/445 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. B. That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report). C. That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission. D. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to approve another councillor to attend the Nerima Delegation if available. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/446 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Jonic Augustine Tully Doyle (Abstain) Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Local
Government Act Commentary on Acting Mayor ⇨ |
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Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the meeting be adjourned at 10.24 am to reconvene at 10.50 am. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.50 am. |
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Appointment of Urban Utilities Board Members |
Resolution C2024/10/447 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: A. That
Council endorse the reappointment of Lucia Cade as a Board Member of Urban
Utilities, from B. That
Council endorse the reappointment of Gerard Pender as a Board Member of Urban
Utilities, from C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign an Instrument of Appointment of Board Members to Urban Utilities and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
17. Notices of Motion
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Notice of Motion - Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry |
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That, having regard to the close affinity between the City of Ipswich and Ipswich First Nations People, Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to immediately restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded without warning on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on 10 May 2023 by a unanimous vote of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament.
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following additional Recommendation B. B. That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries." Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following amendment to Recommendation A: Delete “having regard to the close affinity between the City of Ipswich and Ipswich First Nations People” and insert “in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord” The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed additional recommendation and the amendment to Recommendation A. |
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Councillor David Martin proposed that the word immediately be removed from Recommendation A.
The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed amended to Recommendation A.
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Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed a further amendment to Recommendation A to remove the words ‘without warning’.
The mover of the original motion agreed to the proposed further amendment to Recommendation A.
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Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That, in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord” Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on 10 May 2023 by a unanimous vote of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament.
B. That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries."
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Councillor Jim Madden proposed the removal of the words ‘by a unanimous vote’ in Recommendation A.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the words ‘without dissent’ replace the words ‘by a unanimous vote’.
Councillor Jim Madden as mover of the proposed amendment agreed to the change.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment.
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Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That, in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord” Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on 10 May 2023 without dissent of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament.
B. That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries."
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Mayor Teresa Harding foreshadowed that she would move an alternate motion for Recommendation A with Recommendation B to remain in the event that Councillor Paul Tully’s motion was lost. A. That in line with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Guide and Council’s Community Engagement Policy, Council consults with the Ipswich community to seek its views on advocating to the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry”
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Mayor Teresa Harding moved Recommendations A and B separately. |
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Resolution C2024/10/448 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That, in recognition of the Ipswich City
Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord, Ipswich City Council calls on the
Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing
Inquiry” which was disbanded on 28 November 2024 following the
repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/449 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/450 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of that so much of the Meeting Procedures be suspended to enable the immediate consideration of the current industrial dispute with Ipswich City Council and to consider any relevant motion in relation to the matter. Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/451 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That in accordance with section 254J(3)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss industrial matters affecting employees. The meeting moved into closed session at 11.12 am. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/452 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the meeting move into open session. The meeting moved into open session at 11.48 am. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2024/10/453 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED |
The meeting closed at 11.50 am |