27 February 2025
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 presented the Acknowledgement of Country
3. Opening Prayer
Pastor Tim Spark – Journey Church
4. Apologies and Leave of Absence
5. Condolences
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Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council convey condolences on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich to the family of Matthew Rennie OAM who passed away on 13 February 2025. |
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Condolence Motion - Matthew Rennie OAM ⇨ |
6. tRIBUTES
Nil
7. PresentATion OF Petitions
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Request for Maintenance of Grassed Areas and Garden Beds - Corner of Carpenter and Trigona Drive, Ripley |
Resolution C2025/00/278 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine: That the petition be received and referred to the relevant council department for investigation and a report back to the relevant committee meeting. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9. Public Participation
Nil
10. Matters of Public Interest
Nil
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
Nil
12. Confirmation of Minutes
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Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting |
Resolution C2025/00/279 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That
the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 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
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Resolution C2025/00/280 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That the matter be lifted from the table. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Notice of Motion - Proposed Amendments to the Media and Corporate Communications Policy |
Recommendation Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Media and Corporate Communications Policy be amended as follows:
A. That the following words be added at the end of the fourth paragraph of section 7.2 of the Policy:
“and the relevant Committee Chairperson in relation to all media enquiries relating to their committee portfolio”.
B. That the following words be deleted from the second paragraph of Section 7.3.2 of the Policy:
“Where a matter has more than one Designated Spokesperson,”
C. That the following words be added at the start of the first paragraph of section 7.3.3 of the Policy:
“Subject to section 7.3.4 of the Policy,”
D. That the following paragraph be inserted after the first paragraph of 7.3.4 of the Policy:
“For the purpose of clarification and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 7.3.3 of the Policy (but subject to the other provisions of section 7.3.4 of the Policy) where Council media releases arise from or relate to a Committee or Committee portfolio or to a Council agenda item or other matter or as a result of a media enquiry, the relevant committee chairperson will be the Lead Spokesperson.“
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amended motion as follows:
That Council’s Media and Corporate Communications Policy be referred to a future workshop scheduled by the Chief Executive Officer for consideration by all Councillors.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amended motion.
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Resolution C2025/00/281 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That Council’s Media and Corporate Communications Policy be referred to a future workshop scheduled by the Chief Executive Officer for consideration by all Councillors. AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
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Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025 |
Resolution C2025/00/282 Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: 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. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1 Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments |
Resolution C2025/00/283(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the matter lay on the table. AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE 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(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 3 December 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 Ipswich Heritage Plan 2025-2029 - Ipswich City Council Heritage Assets |
Resolution C2025/00/285(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the report 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 by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4 Strengthening Ipswich Communities Plan |
Resolution C2025/00/286(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: A. That Council adopt the Strengthening Ipswich Communities Plan as detailed in Attachment 1. B. That the key recommendations within the Strengthening Ipswich Communities Plan be progressed through an Implementation Program, to be developed by City Design Branch in collaboration with the relevant internal stakeholders. 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 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report December 2024 |
Resolution C2025/00/287(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of December 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 by block resolve. |
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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6 Exercise of Delegation Report |
Resolution C2025/00/288(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 29 October 2024 to 28 January 2025 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 7 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report |
Resolution C2025/00/289(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: 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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Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025 |
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 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 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 3 December 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 Review of Human Rights Policy |
Resolution C2025/00/292(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
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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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3 Strategic Contracting Procedures |
Resolution C2025/00/293(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That the Strategic Contracting Procedures report be received and the contents noted. B. That Council publish a public notice, by newspaper advert
and on the Council website, of: (a) the proposed resolution to apply Chapter
6 Part 2 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to Council's
contracts, (b) the day and time of the meeting where the resolution is to be
considered, being the Finance and Governance Committee, 22 April 2025 at AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE 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 Proposed Acquisition of Land for INF04658 - Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade Project - Stage 1 |
Resolution C2025/00/294(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Council as “constructing authority” proceed to acquire land described in Confidential Attachment 1, for Road purpose. B. That in the first instance, the method of acquiring the subject land will be by agreement with the affected person/s in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967; however, if agreement cannot be reached, or operational timeframes intervene, the method of acquiring the subject land will be in accordance with Division 2, Acquisition of Land Act 1967. 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 Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the acquisition. 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 RENEWAL OF LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) FOR BUNDAMBA, AND GOODNA AQUATIC CENTRES |
Resolution C2025/00/295(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That
pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012
(Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the
specialised AND/OR confidential nature of the services that are sought and it
would be impractical AND/OR disadvantageous to invite quotes OR tenders for
the provision of Supply of LPG to
Bundamba and Goodna Aquatic Facilities. B. That
Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number Agreement
Ref No 5561) with Origin Energy Retail Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $285,000.00
excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of two (2) years, with
no options for extension. 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. 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 6 Gas Relocation for Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road Upgrade Project |
Resolution C2025/00/296(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: 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 gas relocation services for Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road Upgrade Project. B. That Council continue its contractual arrangement with APA AM (Allgas) Pty Limited (APA), at an approximate purchase price of $8,085,232.48 excluding GST over the entire term. 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. 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: Intergraph (Hexagon) Spatial Software Maintenance |
Resolution C2025/00/297(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden : 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 Hexagon
Geospatial APOLLO and IMAGINE Software Maintenance. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 250110-000040) with Intergraph Corporation Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $75,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being on a yearly or shorter basis as required for up to three (3) years. 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 - HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM (ELEVATEHR) |
Resolution C2025/00/298(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 230804-000072 for the provision of Human Resource Information System and associated implementation, licensing and ongoing support to Consortia 2 (Supplier). B. That Council enter into separate contractual arrangements with the Suppliers at an approximate total purchase price of $10,825,074 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of five (5) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X one (1) year terms. 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 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 Invitation as keynote speaker at the Institute of Internal Auditors Wellington New Zealand Conference 2025 |
Resolution C2025/00/299(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Chief Audit Executive be approved to travel to New Zealand to present at the Chief Audit Executive Forum as part of the Institute of Internal Auditors Conference 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 10 Budget Amendment 2024-2025 |
Resolution C2025/00/300(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the proposed amended 2024-2025 Budget, including the Long-Term Financial Forecast, the 2024-2025 Revenue Policy, the 2024-2025 Revenue Statement, and the amended Debt Policy, as detailed in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 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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Mayor Teresa Harding asked that the invoice for payment for the Division 4 By-election in October 2024 be attached with the minutes of the Council meeting.
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Finance and Governance Committee – Item 11 Amendments to CEO Delegations due to Legislative Updates |
Resolution C2025/00/301(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That the delegations to the Chief Executive Officer as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report by the Senior Governance Officer dated 21 January 2025 be repealed. B. That the delegations to the Chief Executive Officer as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Senior Governance Officer dated 21 January 2025 be adopted. C. That the delegations to the Chief Executive Officer as detailed in Attachment 4 be amended as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Senior Governance Officer dated 21 January 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 12 Monthly Financial Performance Report - January 2025 |
Resolution C2025/00/302(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 January 2025, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, be considered and noted by Council 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 13 Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 5 February 2025 |
Resolution C2025/00/303(FAGCC) Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) 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 Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025 |
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That
Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(01) 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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Community and Sport Committee - Item 1 Confirmation
of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
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Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 3 December 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 Goodna Cultural and Arts Centre Activation |
Resolution C2025/00/306(CASCC) Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully: A. That the report concerning the proposed activation of the Goodna Cultural and Arts Centre at 6 Layard Street, Goodna following the completion of flood recovery works be received and its contents noted. B. That Council rename the Goodna Cultural and Arts Centre as the Goodna Community Centre. Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Community and Sport Committee – Item 3 Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report - 1 October to 31 December 2024 |
Resolution C2025/00/307(CASCC) Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That
the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and
Support Programs from 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 Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 |
Resolution C2025/00/308(CASCC) Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report concerning the Ipswich Libraries Report Card 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 Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025 |
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: 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(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 3 December 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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Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the meeting be adjourned at 10:13 am to reconvene at 10.43 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. |
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The meeting reconvened at 10.46 am.
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ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – ITEM 2 Major Community Event Sponsorship - 2025 Ipswich SHOW |
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council provide Event Sponsorship of $35,000 (excl. GST) to Ipswich Show Society for the 2025 Ipswich Show. |
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amendment to the minutes of the committee meeting.
That the first six (6) lines starting with Recommendation and ending with Show are deleted from the committee meeting minutes.
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Resolution C2025/00/311 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the first six (6) lines starting with Recommendation and ending with Show are deleted from the committee meeting minutes. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed a Recommendation B as follows:
B. That council begin discussions with the Ipswich Show Society regarding entering into a multi-year partnership arrangement for the Ipswich Show.
The mover of the original motion agreed to the proposed Recommendation B. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
B. That council begin discussions with the Ipswich Show Society regarding entering into a multi-year partnership arrangement for the Ipswich Show. Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Antoniolli Augustine Madden Jonic Tully Doyle Martin
The motion was put and lost |
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Resolution C2025/00/312 Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That Council provide Event Sponsorship of $35,000 (excl. GST) to Ipswich Show Society for the 2025 Ipswich Show. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 3
QUARTERLY EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND TICKET ALLOCATION REPORT - 1 OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 |
Resolution C2025/00/313 Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024 period:
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl. GST) endorsed by Council:
• Spartan AUS 3.0 Pty Ltd $20,000 (excl. GST) in case support for the 2025 Spartan Trifecta Weekend
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That Council receive and note that
there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE 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 Nicholas Street Precinct - December 2024 and January 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group |
Resolution C2025/00/314 Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the December 2024 and January 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group 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 5 Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy 2B02 Tulmur Walk (8 Nicholas Street) |
Resolution C2025/00/315(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: A. That Council enter into an Agreement for Lease and associated documentation of the Agreement for Lease with the proposed lessee for Tenancy 2B02, Tulmur Walk Building, 8 Nicholas Street (impacting part of Lot 1 RP157021) (“Tenancy 2B02”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Leasing Manager dated 11 February 2025). B. That conditional upon Council satisfactorily executing the Agreement to Lease with the proposed sub-lessee, (contained in recommendation A of this report), Council enter into a sub-lease for Tenancy 2B02 with the proposed sub-lessee (as detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Leasing Manager dated 11 February 2025) C. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in the Tenancy 2B02 to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 1(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in Tenancy 2B02 (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report). 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 at Recommendation A. E. 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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Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(01) of 18 February 2025 |
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(07) of 3 December 2024 |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 3 December 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 Adoption of Environmental Protection Policy |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That Council adopts the Draft Environmental Protection Policy, titled “Environmental Protection Policy” as outlined in Attachment 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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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3 2024 Sustainable Ipswich Program |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report on the 2024 Sustainable Ipswich Program 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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Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4 2024 Environment event recap report |
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report on the 2024 Environmental Events 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. |
Councillor Paul Tully queried Questions / General Business of the Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting, and the matter Councillor Andrew Antoniolli raised regarding the holdover of bin collections. Councillor Paul Tully questioned if a response has been provided by a council officer.
The Chief Executive Officer advised that the General Manager Environment and Sustainability provided a verbal response in the meeting, summarised that response and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli advise that he was satisfied with the response.
The response will be reflected in the amended minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting.
16. Officer’s Reports
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CEO Organisational Performance Report for January 2025 |
Resolution C2025/00/321 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of January 2025 be received and the contents noted. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Actions Report as at 17 February
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Quarter 2 - Annual Plan 2024-2025 Quarterly Performance |
Resolution C2025/00/322 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Quarter 2 Annual Plan 2024-2025 Quarterly Performance Report be received and noted. 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 - Welcome to Suburb/Town Signs |
Resolution C2025/00/323 Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: 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. 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 11.47 am |