9 December 2021
Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building
1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
The meeting commenced at 9.00 am
ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT |
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WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY |
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann |
OPENING PRAYER |
Councillor Paul Tully |
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE |
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Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan: Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Matthew Bowden who passed away on 24 November 2021. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Ireland Tully Doyle Fechner Kunzelmann Milligan Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Condolence Motion for Matthew Bowden ⇨ |
6. TRIBUTES |
Nil |
Petition received from residents of Camira requesting Council consider shade trees and other structures for the dog off leash park at Camira.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully: That the petition be received and referred to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee for a report back to the February 2022 Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Ireland Tully Doyle Fechner Kunzelmann Milligan Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Petition ⇨ |
8. PRESENTATIONS AND DEPUTATIONS |
Nil |
9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
Nil |
10. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
COUNCILLOR ANDREW FECHNER |
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local
Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that
he has a declarable conflict of interest in the following items: · Item 14.6 titled Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report · Item 14.7 titled Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report · Item 15.6 titled Development Application Recommendation 15770/2021/MCU Material Change of Use – 11, 19-25 & 27 Nicholas Street, Ipswich · Item 15.7 titled Development Application Recommendation - 16204/2021/MCU Material Change of Use – 5 Union Place & 8 Bell Street, Ipswich
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Fechner stands to gain a benefit or suffer a loss due to his business interest in both A1A Events Pty Ltd and Bar Heisenberg Pty Ltd which is located in the top of town at 164 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.
Councillor Andrew Fechner advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while these matters are being discussed and voted on.
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COUNCILLOR JACOB MADSEN |
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local
Government Act 2009, Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he
has a declarable conflict of interest in the following items: · Item 14.6 titled Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report · Item 14.7 titled Special Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report · Item 15.6 titled Development Application Recommendation 15770/2021/MCU Material Change of Use – 11, 19-25 & 27 Nicholas Street, Ipswich · Item 15.7 titled Development Application Recommendation - 16204/2021/MCU Material Change of Use – 5 Union Place & 8 Bell Street, Ipswich
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Madsen is a member of the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee Executive which manages the Ipswich Trades Hall which is adjacent to the CBD redevelopment works that Council is undergoing.
Councillor Jacob Madsen advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while these matters are being discussed and voted on. |
11. Confirmation of Minutes
13. Business Outstanding – INCLUDING CONDUCT MATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
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Nil |
14. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Governance and Transparency Committee |
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(11) of 1 December 2021. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Ireland Tully Doyle Fechner Kunzelmann Milligan Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
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This block motion adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(11) of 1 December 2021 as listed below as resolutions of Council: |
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(10) of 4 November 2021 |
That the minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2021(10) held on 4 November 2021 be confirmed.
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Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2 Review of CEO Annual Performance Appraisal Policy |
A. That Council note that a review of the CEO Annual Performance Appraisal Policy has been completed. B. That Council resolve to adopt the amended CEO Annual Performance Appraisal Policy.
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Governance and Transparency Committee – item 3 Procurement: Recollect Picture Library Subscriptions |
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/OR disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of the annual hosting and support subscription for the Recollect Platform (Picture Ipswich).
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 17092) with Micrographics Services Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $49,500.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of one (1) year, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X one (1) year terms. |
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4 Procurement - 2022 Civic Centre Comedy Program |
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 that it would be
impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of
the delivery of a 2022 Comedy Program for the Ipswich Civic Centre. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Contract number 17740) with Anthony Lamond (ABN 71 776 903 442), at an approximate purchase price of $25,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of one (1) year, with no options for extension.
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Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5 Acquisition of Land for Drainage Purposes for INF03780 Alice and Short STREET KERB AND CHANNEL Project |
A. That Council resolve to purchase the whole of the land located at 24 Alice Street, Blackstone, described as Lot 35 on RP22445 (“Land”), for drainage purposes. B. That in the first instance, the method of acquisition will be by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974 and the Land Title Act 1994. C. That should Council fail to purchase the land by agreement with the affected person/s, Council, as “constructing authority” pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, will proceed to acquire the whole land located at 24 Alice Street, Blackstone, described as Lot 35 on RP22445.
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Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6 Rates relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
A. That Ipswich City Council note the summary update, as outlined in the report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 15 November 2021, on rate payers who have identified as being financially impacted by the COVID‑19 pandemic.
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Governance and Transparency Committee – item 7 iVolve Project Quarterly Status Update |
That the progress report on Council’s iVolve Project be received and the contents noted |
Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 3 Small Business Growth Program
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That Council endorse the proposed small business growth program to increase the resilience and scale growth of local businesses through subsidised professional development.
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Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 4 Economic Development Update |
That the report be received and the contents noted.
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At 9.27 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left
the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Items 14.6 and 14.7.
At 9.31 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
15. Officers’ Reports
At 11.01 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Items 15.6 and 15.7.
At 11.03 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
16. NOTICES OF MOTION |
Nil |
17. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE |
Nil |
MEETING CLOSED |
The meeting closed at 11.26 am. |
**** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 27 January 2022 for amendment to Item 15.1