MINUTES of Council Ordinary Meeting

30 July 2025

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building

1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am

1.      Attendance At Commencement

Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Jacob Madsen, Pye Augustine (via audio-link), Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Marnie Doyle, David Martin and Jim Madden

2.      Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Mayor Teresa Harding delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic arrived at 9.02 am.

3.      Opening Prayer

Pastor Brad Murch – Whitehill Church of Christ

4.      Apologies and Leave of Absence

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli

Leave of Absence

Resolution  C2025/00/497 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That a leave of absence be granted for Councillor Andrew Antoniolli for the Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 July 2025. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

5.      Condolences

Condolence Motion	Recommendation  Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Margaret Doran who passed away on 25 June 2025.
	Attachments 1.    Condolence Motion - Margaret Doran ⇨

Condolence Motion	Recommendation  Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Maureen Williams who passed away on 1 July 2025.
	Attachments 1.    Condolence Motion - Maureen Williams ⇨

Condolence Motion	Recommendation  Moved by Councillor David Martin: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Liza Tully who passed away on 22 July 2025.
	Attachments 1.    Condolence Motion - Liza Tully ⇨

6.      tRIBUTES

Nil

7.      PresentATion OF Petitions

7.1 Petition - Solar Lighting for new Cameron Park Playground

Resolution  C2025/00/498 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the petition be received and referred to the relevant Council department for investigation and a report back to the appropriate committee meeting. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle 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

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Marnie Doyle informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 15.4 titled Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee, specifically relating to Item 4 titled Ipswich Central Revitalisation – Six Monthly Report – July 2025 and Item 5 titled Nicholas Street Precinct – June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group.

The nature of the interest is that her husband recently changed employment and is now employed by JKR Commercial Propriety Limited who occupy and are the owner of freehold at the building at 100 Brisbane Street and 94 and 96 Brisbane Street and 55 and
57 Limestone Street, Ipswich. Councillor Doyle advised she is not aware of any active Development Applications with Council however noted the company has previously engaged with council’s Economic Development Team and may have been a recipient of the Façade Improvement Program.

Councillor Marnie Doyle invited the other councillors to determine if she can continue to participate in the decision process.

It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic that Councillor Marnie Doyle may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Marnie Doyle may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Martin

Madden

Councillor Marnie Doyle did not take part in the vote.

The motion was put and carried.

12.    Confirmation of Minutes

12.1 Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

Resolution  C2025/00/499 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 19 June 2025 be confirmed. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

12.2 Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting

Resolution  C2025/00/500 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 1 July 2025 be confirmed. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

13.    mayoral Minute

13.1 Bus Stop Relocation - 245 Jones Road, Bellbird Park	Recommendation  Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: That Mayor Teresa Harding and Ipswich City Council’s Chief Executive Officer jointly write to the Deputy Director-General, Translink to seek a meeting to enable further discussions regarding the proposed bus stop and the concerns raised by Mr and Mrs Fuller.
	Resolution  C2025/00/501 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

14.    Business Outstanding – iNCLUDING cONDUCT mATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With

Nil

15.    Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports

15.1 Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/502 Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025 with the exception of Item 1. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025, as listed below, with the exception of Item 1, as resolutions of Council:

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1 Intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains	Recommendation A.           That the report be received. B.           That Council note the recommendation to reduce the speed on Redbank Plains Road to 60 km/hr and proceed with the implementation of the developer delivered works to ban the right hand turn out of Greenwood Village Road. C.           That the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of Council, write to the Director General of the Department of Transport and Main Roads seeking that Redbank Plains Road, Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Bridge become State controlled infrastructure and that the Department be responsible for future maintenance and upgrades.
	Councillor David Martin proposed an amendment to Recommendation C as follows:
	C.           That council has a briefing session on the potential implications and outcomes of requesting Redbank Plains Road, Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Bridge be changed from local roads to State controlled roads prior to this motion coming back to a Council Ordinary Meeting for a decision.
	Recommendation  Moved by Councillor David Martin: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That the report be received. B. That Council note the recommendation to reduce the speed on Redbank Plains Road to 60 km/hr and proceed with the implementation of the developer delivered works to ban the right hand turn out of Greenwood Village Road. C. That council has a briefing session on the potential implications and outcomes of requesting Redbank Plains Road, Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Bridge be changed from local roads to State controlled roads prior to this motion coming back to a Council Ordinary Meeting for a decision. At 9.42 am Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting room. At 9.46 am Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting room.
	Councillor Jacob Madsen proposed that Recommendation C be further amended by replacing the word ‘briefing’ with the word ‘workshop’. The mover and seconder of the motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
	Resolution  C2025/00/503(IPAAC) Moved by Councillor David Martin: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A. That the report be received. B. That Council note the recommendation to reduce the speed on Redbank Plains Road to 60 km/hr and proceed with the implementation of the developer delivered works to ban the right hand turn out of Greenwood Village Road. C. That council has a workshop session on the potential implications and outcomes of requesting Redbank Plains Road, Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Bridge be changed from local roads to State controlled roads prior to this motion coming back to a Council Ordinary Meeting for a decision. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2 Response To Petition - Resume the Maintenance of Bremervale Park

Resolution  C2025/00/504(IPAAC) A.           That Council continue to provide services according to the current maintenance standards. B.           That Council continue to provide services to the reviewed park footprint. C.           That Council notify the petitioner of the outcome and the maintenance standards for Bremervale Park.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2.1 Matter on Notice - Invasive Weed Control - Bremervale Park

Councillor Pye Augustine queried the management of invasive weeds at Bremervale Park, namely the castor oil plant and ivy weed. General Manager, Asset and Infrastructure Services to provide the committee with a response on how Council is managing weeds at the Bremervale Park site.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3 Response to Petition - Request for Memorial to Honour Finn Martland

Resolution  C2025/00/505(IPAAC) A.           That the contents of the report be received and noted. B.           That Council not support the naming request or personal tribute application for the naming of the existing pedestrian bridge crossing at Albert Street, Rosewood in memory of the late Finn Martland. C.           That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 4 Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(05) of 10 June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/506 That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5 Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure

Resolution  C2025/00/507(IPAAC) That Item 5 titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure be laid on the table for consideration at a future meeting.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6 Provisional Projects Approval

Resolution  C2025/00/508(IPAAC) That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy: 1.       Division 4 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee  $20,000 2.       Division 4 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Diamantina Boulevarde, Brassall  $20,000 3.       Division 4 – Installation of new BMX Jumps, Sarah Drive Park, Yamanto $20,000.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report May 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/509(IPAAC) That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of May 2025 be received and the contents noted.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 8 Proposed District Sport Park Naming - Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park

Resolution  C2025/00/510(IPAAC) That the District Sport Park in Providence Estate (7000 Harmony Crescent, South Ripley) be named ‘Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park’.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 9 Exercise of Delegation Report

Resolution  C2025/00/511(IPAAC) That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 6 May 2025 to 1 July 2025 be received and the contents noted.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 10 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

Resolution  C2025/00/512(IPAAC) That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.

15.2 Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/513 Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025. At 9.52 am Councillor Paul Tully attended the meeting via audio-link. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 1 Lease over Freehold Land at 1 Turnberry Way, Brookwater - Oakmont Park

Resolution  C2025/00/514(FAGCC) A.         That Council resolve to surrender the existing lease at 1 Turnberry Way, Brookwater more particularly described as part of Lot 124 and Plan SP214127 to Body Corporate for Brookwater Home Owners Club Community Titles Scheme 29222 (Lessee), for park purpose. B.         That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 1 Turnberry Way, Brookwater more particularly described as part of Lot 124 and Plan SP214127, for park purpose, because Body Corporate for Brookwater Home Owners Club Community Titles Scheme 29222 is a community organisation. C.         That Council enter into a new lease (Council file reference number 6214) with Body Corporate for Brookwater Home Owners Club Community Titles Scheme 29222 (Lessee): (i)      at an annual rent of $1.00 excluding GST, payable to Council if demanded; and (ii)     for a term expiring 20 November 2063, with no options for extension.

Finance and Governance Committee - Item 2 Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(05) of 10 June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/515 That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed.

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3 Amendment of Term for Lease over Shop 3321 and 3322, Redbank Plaza - Redbank Plaza Library

Resolution  C2025/00/516(FAGCC)               That the term for lease over the Redbank Plaza Library (Shop 3321 and 3322, Redbank Plaza) be amended from a term of five (5) years to a term of seven (7) years.

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4 Procurement: Nicholas Street Precinct and Asset Management Services

Resolution  C2025/00/517(FAGCC) A.           That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 241210-000187 for the provision of Nicholas Street Precinct and Asset Management Services to the supplier detailed in Confidential Attachment 1 - RTA – Nicholas St Precinct and Asset Management. B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier at an approximate purchase price of $7,825,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of three (3) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X three (3) 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.

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5 Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan - Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

Resolution  C2025/00/518(FAGCC) That pursuant to Section 221 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council make and adopt the Significant Contracting Plan for Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services as detailed in Attachment 1.

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6 Revised Councillor Discretionary Funding Policy

Resolution  C2025/00/519(FAGCC) That the revised policy titled Councillor Discretionary Funding Policy as detailed in Attachment 2 be adopted.

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7 Monthly Financial Performance Report - June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/520(FAGCC) That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 June 2025, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, be considered and noted by Council.

15.3 Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025

Recommendation  Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

This block motion adopts all items of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Community and Sport Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(05) of 10 June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/521 That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed.

Community and Sport Committee – Item 2 Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 April to 30 June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/522(CASCC) That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 April to 30 June 2025 be received and the contents noted.

Community and Sport Committee – Item 3 Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 8 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/523(CASCC) That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 8 July 2025.

Community and Sport Committee – Item 4 Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 8 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/524(CASCC) That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 8 July 2025.

Community and Sport Committee – Item 5 Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 10 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/525(CASCC) That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 10 July 2025 subject to an amendment to Item 1 as follows: That the Terms of Reference be reviewed and presented to the next Multicultural Advisory Committee.

15.4 Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/526 Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025 with the exception of Item 6. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025, as listed below, with the exception of Item 6, as resolutions of Council:

Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(05) of 10 June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/527 That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed.

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2 2026 Ipswich Show Holiday

Resolution  C2025/00/528(EACDC) That Council accept the recommendation of the Ipswich Show Society for Ipswich City Council’s Chief Executive Officer to apply to the Office of Industrial Relations for the Ipswich Show Public Holiday for Friday 15 May 2026.

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3 Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report - April to June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/529(EACDC) Recommendation A.        That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 period: 1.    Australian Karting Association Limited $5,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 Australian Kart Championships. 2.    AFL Queensland Limited $5,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 AFL Queensland Schools Cup – Quarter Finals; and $5,000 (excl GST) in cash support for the 2026 AFL Queensland Schools Cup – Quarter Finals. B.         That Council receive and note that no event impact study support was confirmed during the 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 period. C.         That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 period.

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4 Ipswich Central Revitalisation - Six Monthly Report - July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/530(EACDC) That the report concerning the Ipswich Central Revitalisation progress since November 2024 be received and the contents noted.

Matters on Notice – NICHOLAS STREET PRECINCT

Councillor David Martin queried the rectification of the road pavers in the Nicholas Street Precinct as well as the dirt section near the waterplay area where grass seems difficult to grow. Councillor Andrew Antoniolli queried the colours of the pavers on the road edges in the Nicholas Street Precinct in relation to safety as well as the visibility of the block seats in front of the council building and in front of Gelatissimo and whether possible design changes would improve visibility.

Chief Executive Officer to provide an operational update to Councillors in respect of the following matters in the Nicholas Street Precinct: · the rectification of pavers · the dirt section near the waterplay area where grass seems difficult to grow · options for improved visibility of the road edges and block seats.

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5 Nicholas Street Precinct - June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group

Resolution  C2025/00/531(EACDC) That the June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6 Response to Notice of Motion - A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich	Recommendation  A.           That the response to the Notice of Motion – A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich be received and its contents noted. B.           That council continue the process of site identification and advocacy for a synthetic athletics track for Ipswich until a report and recommendation on the matter is brought to a future Committee and Council meeting for resolution. C.           That Council officers provide advice on the broad range of the possible funding pathway options.
	Councillor Pye Augustine proposed an amendment to Recommendation B to include the words ‘Economic and Cultural Development’ prior to the word ‘Committee’.
	Resolution  C2025/00/532(EACDC) Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A.           That the response to the Notice of Motion – A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich be received and its contents noted. B.           That council continue the process of site identification and advocacy for a synthetic athletics track for Ipswich until a report and recommendation on the matter is brought to a future Economic and Cultural Development Committee and Council meeting for resolution. C.           That Council officers provide advice on the broad range of the possible funding pathway options. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

15.5 Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/533 Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(05) of 10 June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/534 That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed.

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2 Ti Tree Bioenergy Community Fund Proposal

Resolution  C2025/00/535(ESC) A.           That Council approve the inclusion of the Ti Tree Bioenergy Community Fund (Attachment 1) as a deliverable of the Ti Tree Bioenergy program, and as documented in the updated Ti Tree Bioenergy governance documents. B.           That Council receive and note the updated Ti Tree Bioenergy Payments Administrative Directive (Attachment 3).

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3 SES Week 2025 - State Emergency Service

Resolution  C2025/00/536(ESC) That the report be received and the contents noted.

Adjourn Meeting	Recommendation  Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the meeting be adjourned at 10.09 am to reconvene at 10.40 am.
	AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried. The meeting reconvened at 10.40 am.

16.    Officers’ Reports

16.1 CEO Organisational Performance Report for June 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/537 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of June 2025 be received and the contents noted. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

16.2 July-September 2025 Rate Notices - extended discount and due date for payment	Recommendation  Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: A.           That in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to amend the date by which rates and charges for the July-September 2025 quarter must be paid, from 21 August 2025 to 28 August 2025, for all ratepayers. B.           That in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to amend the discount period for the July-September 2025 quarter from 21 August 2025 to 28 August 2025, for all ratepayers.
Move into Closed Session	Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 16.2 titled July-September 2025 Rates Notices Extended Discount and Due Date for Payment. The meeting moved into closed session at 10.46 am.
	AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.
Move into Open Session	Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden That the meeting move into open session. The meeting moved into open session at 10.55 am.
	AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.
	Resolution  C2025/00/538 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: A.           That in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to amend the date by which rates and charges for the July-September 2025 quarter must be paid, from 21 August 2025 to 28 August 2025, for all ratepayers. B.           That in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ipswich City Council decide to amend the discount period for the July-September 2025 quarter from 21 August 2025 to 28 August 2025, for all ratepayers. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

16.3 Motions for 2025 Local Government Association of Queensland Conference	Recommendation  Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A.           That Council approve Motion 1, as detailed in Attachment 1 to be submitted to the 2024 LGAQ Conference. B.           That Council approve Motion 2 as detailed in Attachment 2, to be submitted to the 2024 LGAQ Conference.
	Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amendment to Motion 2, in the second paragraph by the insertion of the word ‘not’ prior to the words ‘limited to’. Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the insertion of the word ‘of’ prior to the word ‘land’. The seconder agreed to the proposed amendment to Recommendation B.
	Councillor Jacob Madsen proposed an amendment to Motion 1 to include in the title the words ‘and Cunningham Highway’ prior to the word ‘upgrades’. The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed amendment to Recommendation A. Councillor David Martin proposed that the year of 2024 in Recommendations A and B be replaced with 2025. The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed amendment to both Recommendations A and B.
	Resolution  C2025/00/539 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: A.           That Council approve Motion 1, as detailed in Attachment 1, as amended, to be submitted to the 2025 LGAQ Conference. B.           That Council approve Motion 2, as detailed in Attachment 2, as amended, to be submitted to the 2025 LGAQ Conference. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.
	Attachments 1.    Attachment 1 - Motion 1 - Acceleration of Warrego and Cunningham Highway upgrades ⇨ 2.    Attachment 2 - Motion 2 - Rates Bill Comparison ⇨

17.    Notices of Motion

Suspension of Meeting Procedures	Recommendation  Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, to allow open discussion on a proposed motion concerning the publication of both Deputy Mayor Jonic’s name and Councillor Jacob Madsen’s name in relation to the councillor conduct tribunal decision.
	AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

Motion

Resolution  C2025/00/540 Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen: That Council notes in accordance with section 150DY(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), to confirm that Deputy Mayor Councillor Nicole Jonic and Councillor Jacob Madsen have each elected to have their names included in the public register in relation to the recent Councillor Conduct Tribunal decision dated 23 June 2025 as a voluntary measure to promote transparency and accountability, and that their names be recorded accordingly. AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                      Augustine (Abstain) Madsen Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

Resumption of Meeting Procedures	Recommendation  Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business.
	AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE Councillors:                      Councillors: Harding                                    Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Martin Madden The motion was put and carried.

18.    Questions on Notice

Nil

MEETING CLOSED

The meeting closed at 11.16 am.