28 January 2025
Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building
1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
The meeting commenced at 10.01 am
1. Attendance At Commencement
2. Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country
Mayor Teresa Harding presented the Acknowledgement of Country
3. Opening Prayer
At 10.06 am Councillor Pye Augustine arrived at the meeting room.
Pastor Billy Diehm – Raceview Congregational Church delivered the Opening Prayer
4. Apologies and Leave of Absence
5. Condolences
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Resolution C2025/00/265 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That Council convey condolences on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich to the family of former Ipswich Alderman Norman Henry Kruger who passed away on 10 January 2025. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Condolence Motion - Norman Henry
Kruger ⇨
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6. tRIBUTES
Nil
7. PresentATion OF Petitions
Nil
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Councillor Pye Augustine presented Council’s Chief Executive Officer with Certificates of Appreciation from Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
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 C2025/00/266 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12 December 2024 be confirmed. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
13. mayoral Minute
Nil
14. Business Outstanding – iNCLUDING cONDUCT mATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Nil
16. Officers’ Reports
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CEO Organisational Performance Report for December 2024 |
Resolution C2025/00/267 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of December 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. |
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Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2024 and December 2024 |
Resolution C2025/00/268 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 November 2024 and 31 December 2024, 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. |
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Resolution C2025/00/269 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That Item 16.3 titled Procurement – Recollect Picture Library Subscription be deferred for consideration after Item 17.1 to allow further investigation of the matters raised. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
Item 16.3 was considered after Item 17.1
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Procurement - Recollect Picture Library SubscRiption |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine: 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 the Collection Management System that supports Picture Ipswich. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 241112-000260) with Recollect Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $120,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of three (3) years, with no options for extension.
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed the deletion of the following words in Recommendation B: ‘an initial term’ and inserting the following words in lieu thereof: ‘a term’ Councillor Nicole Jonic noted the incorrect spelling of the word Subscription in the title and proposed that this also be amended. The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendments.
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Resolution C2025/00/270 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine: 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 the Collection Management System that supports Picture Ipswich. B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 241112-000260) with Recollect Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $120,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of three (3) years, with no options for extension. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Resolution C2025/00/271 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 16.4 titled Proposed Acquisition of Land for INF04659 Fischer Road Upgrade. 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 10.31 am. |
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Resolution C2025/00/272 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully: That the meeting move into open session. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. The meeting moved into open session at 10.41 am. |
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Proposed Acquisition of Land for INF04659 Fischer Road Upgrade |
Resolution C2025/00/273 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: A. That Council resolve to acquire part of land described in Confidential Attachment 1 (Council file reference 6249), for road and drainage purposes. B. That the method of acquisition will be as a purchase by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974. 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 purchase. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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3088/2024/PDAEIO Provisional Offset – Providence, Ripley Valley - External Water Main Works |
Resolution C2025/00/274 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine: That a provisional offset of $3,028,771.47 be approved. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - 2023-2024 Annual Program Report |
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council receive the 2023-2024 project status update and approve the proposed program of works for 2024-2025 as detailed in Table 2 of this report.
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the following words be added to the end of the recommendation: ‘with the inclusion of Wetland Waterway Restoration specified in Table 1 being added to the end of Table 2’. The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the addition of the words. |
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Resolution C2025/00/275 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council receive the 2023-2024 project status update and approve the proposed program of works for 2024-2025 as detailed in Table 2 of this report with the inclusion of Wetland Waterway Restoration specified in Table 1 being added to the end of Table 2. Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Augustine Jonic Tully Doyle Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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Procurement - SEQ City Deal Public Art Initiatives - Expression of Interest |
Resolution C2025/00/276 Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine: A. That pursuant to Section 228(3)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that it would be in the public interest to invite expressions of interest before inviting written tenders for the provision of the design and creation of public art concepts located in d’Arcy Doyle Place (Art Gallery Forecourt), Riverheart Parkland, Bremervale Park and Tallegalla Cemetery.
B. That pursuant to Section 228(3)(b) of the Regulation, Council’s reasons for making such resolution are that: (i) it will allow Council to identify parties with serious interest and ability, without putting all parties to the expense of submitting full tender responses at this early stage of the project; (ii) it will allow artists to develop their own design concept for the public artwork; (iii) it will allow Council to shortlist artists whose previous work and experience is suitable for the projects without putting all parties through the expense of submitting full tender responses; and (iv) it will save council the expense of running a request for tender and evaluating it at this early stage of the project. 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 - Proposed Amendments to the Media and Corporate Communications Policy |
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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Resolution C2025/00/277 Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: That Item 17.1 titled Notice of Motion – Proposed Amendments to the Media and Corporate Communications Policy be laid on the table. Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Harding Jonic Augustine (Abstain) Tully Doyle (Abstain) Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
Item 16.3 was considered at this point in the meeting.
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED |
The meeting closed at 11.19 am |