MINUTES of Council Ordinary Meeting

27 November 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, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Paul Tully, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli, David Martin and Jim Madden

 

2.      Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Mayor Teresa Harding delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

 

3.      Opening Prayer

Mayor Teresa Harding invited Councillor David Martin to deliver the opening prayer

4.      Apologies and Leave of Absence

Nil

 

5.      Condolences

Nil

 

6.      tRIBUTES

 

Tribute

Father Stephen Bliss OAM

Councillor Jim Madden – Tribute to Father Stephen Bliss OAM

 

Attachments

1.    Tribute to Father Stephen Bliss  

 

Tribute

David “lemsy” lems

Mayor Teresa Harding – Tribute to David “Lemsy” Lems

 

Attachments

1.    Tribute to David Lems  

 

7.      PresentATion OF Petitions

Nil

 

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 150EM of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a prescribed conflict of interest in Item 15.2 (Item 5) titled Procurement - Waste Contract Expiration Re-alignment.

 

The nature of the prescribed conflict of interest is that Deputy Mayor Jonic’s relatives work for Remondis.

 

Councillor Nicole Jonic advised that she will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.

 

 

12.    Confirmation of Minutes

 

12.1

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

Resolution  C2025/00/339

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 October 2025 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

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

 

15.1

Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/340

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 with the exception of Item 2 and that Item 2 be referred back to the relevant department for further consideration following consultation with councillors
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

This block motion adopts all items of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below with the exception of Item 2, as resolutions of Council:

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/341

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.

 

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2

Response to Petition - Request for Solar Lighting at the Playground within Cameron Park

Recommendation

A.           That the contents of the report be received and noted.

B.           That the request to install solar lighting for the playground located in Cameron Park, Booval is not supported, as it is not a defined embellishment for the desired standards of service for public parks as stipulated in the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

C.           That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.

 

 

Item 2 referred back to the relevant department for further consideration following consultation with Councillors.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3

Provisional Projects Approval

Resolution  C2025/00/342(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 1 – Installation of Dug Outs - Kevin Bull Oval located within the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains - $89,000

2.  Division 1– Installation of Dug Outs – The Peter Phelan Memorial Oval located within the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains - $136,000.

 

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report September 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/343(IPAAC)

 

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of September 2025 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5

Ipswich City Plan 2025 - s18 Amendment No.1

Resolution  C2025/00/344(IPAAC)

A.           That Council provide notice to the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning of the proposed Amendment Package 1 (Attachment 3).

B.           That Council note proposed Amendment Package 1 will proceed to public consultation and State interest review following receipt of the approved notice from the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

C.           That Council undertake the necessary actions to enable State interest review and public consultation consistent with the approved notice.

D.           That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to incorporate any further administrative amendments required prior to the final adoption of Amendment Package 1.

 

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6

Exercise of Delegation Report

Resolution  C2025/00/345(IPAAC)

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 25 September 2025 to 30 October 2025 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7

Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

Resolution  C2025/00/346(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(10) of 18 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/347

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025 with exception of Items 2 and Item 5.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

This block motion adopts all items of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, with the exception of Items 2 and 5, as resolutions of Council:

 

Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/348

 

That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.

 

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2

Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna more particularly described as part of Lot 128 on SP178961, for public swimming pool purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.

B.           That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6139 with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee):

(i)      at a commencing rent of 5% of total gross monthly revenue excluding GST, payable to Council, and

(ii)     for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.

 

Move into Closed Session

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully

That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 2 titled Lease Renewal Over Trust Land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.


The meeting moved into closed session at 9.35 am.

Move into Open Session

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully

That the meeting move into open session.

The meeting moved into open session at 9.46 am.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Resolution  C2025/00/349(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.         That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 123 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna more particularly described as part of Lot 128 on SP178961, for public swimming pool purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.

B.         That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6139 with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee):

(i)      at a commencing rent of 5% of total gross monthly revenue excluding GST, payable to Council, and

(ii)     for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3

Lease Renewal over Freehold Land at 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central

Resolution  C2025/00/350(FAGCC)

A.           That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central more particularly described as part of Lot 700 on Plan SP303717, for recreational tennis facility purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.

B.           That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6421) with Baseline Tennis Coaching Pty Ltd (Lessee):

(i)    at a commencing annual rent of $1.00 excluding GST, payable to Council if demanded, with provision for potential increase reflective of court condition, and

(ii)   for a term of five (5) years, with no options for extension.

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4

New Lease over part of Freehold Land at 102 Champions Way, Willowbank (Lease A)

Resolution  C2025/00/351(FAGCC)

 

A.         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 102 Champions Way, Willowbank more particularly described as part of Lot 1 and Plan SP308694, for dirt kart purposes, because Ipswich City Dirt Kart Club Inc.  (Lessee) is a community organisation.

 

B.         That Council enter into a lease (Council file reference number 5969) with the Lessee:

(i)      at a commencing annual rent of $2,000 payable to Council (excluding GST); and

(ii)     for a term of five (5) years, with no options for extension.

 

 

At 9.48 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 5.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5

Procurement - Waste contract expiration re-alignment

Resolution  C2025/00/352(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That the contractual arrangements (Council contract 18257 (3 & 4) and 09-10-264 (1 & 2)) with Veolia Environmental Services, Ti-Tree Bioenergy, and Remondis Pty Ltd (Supplier/s) for Resource Recovery and Disposal of Non-Putrescible Waste, and Waste Disposal Services be varied as follows:

 

(i)      to amend the entire terms of the above contracts from current end dates, to a common end date expiring 31 December 2027;

(ii)     to increase expenditure by approximately $5,200,000 excluding GST for the extension of contracts 09-10-264-1 and 09-10-264-2.

 

B.           That Council enter into a deed of variation with the Suppliers to appropriately amend the existing contractual arrangement.

 

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

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

At 9.53 am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting room.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6

Procurement: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services

Resolution  C2025/00/353(FAGCC)

A.           That pursuant to Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council establish Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Plant Hire (Wet Hire) Services with the Suppliers detailed in Attachment 1 of this report.

B.           That pursuant to Section 233(8) of the Regulation, Council resolve that it is satisfied that a term of longer than two (2) years will result in better value for Council.

C.           That under the Preferred Supplier Arrangement, Council’s approximate spend will be $30,000,000.00 excluding GST (subject to Council’s annually adopted budget) over the entire term, being a term of two (2) years, with the option for extension of one (1) additional two (2) year term.

D.           That Council may enter into a contractual arrangement with any of the aforementioned Suppliers.

E.           For those individual contractual arrangements that exceed $2,000,000.00 excluding GST, 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 7

Procurement: Preferred Supplier Arrangement for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

Resolution  C2025/00/354(FAGCC)

 

A.           That Council establish contracts with the following Suppliers, for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services (Council reference 250611-000249), for a term of 4 years and 6 months, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of 2 additional 2 year terms.

 

1.      Green by Nature Landscape Services (QLD) Pty Ltd

         ABN 15 114 488 041 /ACN 114 488 041

2.      Lush and Green Pty Ltd (T/A Lush Green)

         ABN 39 612 315 321

3.      Canasta Holdings Pty Ltd (T/A LD Total)

         ABN 26 660 260 426/ ACN 660 260 426

4.      MARSUPIAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED ACN: 003 585 108, or its related body corporate (per Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), GLASCOTT LANDSCAPE AND CIVIL PTY LTD ACN: 001 281 572

5.      SHANE RICHARD MARX SIDDLE trading as Nilin Group ABN 96 345 826 101

6.      Multhana Building Services Pty Ltd

         ABN 65 673 255 064 / ACN 673 255 064

7.      Solutions Plus Grow Pty Ltd

         ABN 60 097 217 493/ ACN 097 217 493

8.      River City Garden & Lawn Pty Ltd (T/A Rivercity Environmental)

         ABN 82 093 062 643/ ACN 093 062 643

9.      Austspray Environmental Weed Control Pty Ltd (T/A Austspray Environmental)

         ABN 89 122 731 775 / ACN 122 731 775

10.    Aquatic Weed Management Pty Ltd

         ABN 16 634 751 947/ACN 634 751 947

 

B.           That Council’s approximate spend under all of the abovementioned contracts will be $60 million excluding GST over the entire term (including the options for extension).

 

C.           For those individual contractual arrangements that exceed $2,000,000 excluding GST, 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 8

Procurement - Tender 5662 - North Ipswich Reserve Western Grandstand - Design and Construct

Resolution  C2025/00/355(FAGCC)

A.           That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5662 Western Grandstand, North Ipswich – Design and Construct.

B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the successful supplier for the amount specified 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.

 

 

As per Recommendation D of Item 8 above, the supplier is Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd (ACN 091 336 1368 / ABN 85 091 336 168).

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9

Councillor Expenses Policy

Resolution  C2025/00/356(FAGCC)

That the revised policy titled ‘Councillor Expenses and Administrative Support Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted.

 

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 10

Rates and Recovery Policies

Resolution  C2025/00/357(FAGCC)

A.         That the new policy titled ‘Financial Difficulties and Financial Hardship Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted.

B.         That the revised policy titled ‘Rates Recovery Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 2, be adopted.

C.         That the policy titled ‘Reserve Price Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 5, be repealed.

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 11

Queensland Audit Office 2025 Financial Audit Report

Resolution  C2025/00/358(FAGCC)

That the 2024-2025 final management report Ipswich City Council, as detailed in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 12

Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 30 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/359(FAGCC)

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
30 October 2025
.

 

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 13

Monthly Financial Performance Report - October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/360(FAGCC)

              That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 October 2025, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, be considered and noted by Council.

 

 

This block motion adopts all items of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

 

15.3

Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/361

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Community and Sport Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(09) of 14 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/362

That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.

 

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 2

Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report 1 July to 30 September 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/363(CASCC)

That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from
1 July to 30 September 2025 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 3

2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report

Resolution  C2025/00/364(CASCC)

That the 2025 Ipswich Sports Forum Report be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 4

Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/365(CASCC)

That the report concerning the Ipswich Libraries Report Card 2024 - 2025 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 5

Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 28 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/366(CASCC)

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of
28 October 2025
.

 

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 6

Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/367(CASCC)

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee
No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025
.

 

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 7

Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/368(CASCC)

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 6 November 2025.

 

 

 

15.4

Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/369

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(09) of 11 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/370

That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 11 November 2025 be confirmed.

 

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2

Economic Development Incentive Policy

Resolution  C2025/00/371(EACDC)

That the revised Economic Development Incentive Policy, outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.

 

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3

2025 Christmas in Ipswich Program Preview

Resolution  C2025/00/372(EACDC)

 

That the report outlining the 2025 Christmas in Ipswich Program be received and the contents noted.

 

 

The committee discussed the accuracy of the Question on Notice and it was agreed to include the year 2026 in the precis.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3.1

Question on Notice

Councillor David Martin queried the possibility of including a Nativity Scene in the St Nicholas Precinct 2025 and 2026 Christmas.

 

The Manager, Marketing and Promotions to advise of the possibility of the inclusion of a Nativity Scene for 2025 in the St Nicholas Precinct and on the possibility of the inclusion of this in the Program for future years.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4

2024-2025 Community and Cultural Services Report Card - Arts and Culture

Resolution  C2025/00/373(EACDC)

That the 2024-2025 Community and Cultural Services Report Card – Arts and Culture be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5

Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 15 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/374(EACDC)

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
15 October 2025
.

 

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6

Nicholas Street Precinct - October 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group

Resolution  C2025/00/375(EACDC)

That the October 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group 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 10.06 am to reconvene at 10.36 am.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10.36 am.

 

15.5

Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/376

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(10) of 18 November 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(09) of 14 October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/377

That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 14 October 2025 be confirmed.

 

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2

Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - November 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/378(ESC)

That the report titled “Sustainability Strategy Implementation – November 2025” be received and noted.

 

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3

Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2025 - 2026

Resolution  C2025/00/379(ESC)

              That the report for the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust 2025-2026 Precept of $300,000 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4

Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initative through South East Queensland Council of Mayors

Resolution  C2025/00/380(ESC)

A.           That Council resolve to enter into a non-legally binding Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of the Resilient Rivers Initiative through the Council of Mayors (SEQ), as per Attachment 1.

B.           That the Memorandum of Understanding shall provide for a monetary contribution of $701,862 over the term of the agreement with annual contribution(s) of $230,217 in 2025-2026, with consideration to $233,929 in 2026-2027 and $237,716 in 2027-2028 in future budgets.

 

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5

Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2025-2026

Resolution  C2025/00/381(ESC)

A.           That the progress update on approved projects from 2024-2025 in Table 1 be received and noted.

B.           That Council approve the projects recommended for commencement in the 2025-2026 financial year as detailed in Table 2.

 

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 6

Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-25

Resolution  C2025/00/382(ESC)

That the report concerning the Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-2025 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 7

Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report July-September 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/383(ESC)

That the report on capital delivery by the Environment and Sustainability Department for July- September 2025 be received and the contents noted.

 

 

16.    Officers’ Reports

 

16.1

CEO Organisational Performance Report for October 2025

Resolution  C2025/00/384

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of October 2025 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.

 

16.2

Q1 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report

Resolution  C2025/00/385

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the Quarter 1 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

17.    Notices of Motion

 

17.1

Notice of Motion - Support for Ipswich Netball Canteen Upgrade

Resolution  C2025/00/386

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

1.           That Ipswich City Council provide funding support for the upgrade of the Ipswich Netball Association Canteen.

 

2.           That a report be prepared for a future Council meeting detailing how much Ipswich City Council is able to contribute to the aforementioned project.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

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 11.10 am.