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Economic and Industry Development Committee NO. 2022(04)] |
Economic and Industry Development Committee NO. 2022(04)
5 May 2022
Report
COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Nicole Jonic (Chairperson); Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Councillors Kate Kunzelmann and Andrew Fechner
COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil
OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Infrastructure and Environment (Sean Madigan), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Peter Tabulo), Chief of Staff - Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Senior Policy and Communications Officer (David Shaw), Manager Economic and Community Development (Cat Matson), Manager Marketing and Promotions (Carly Gregory) and Theatre Technician (Harrison Cate)
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WELCOME TO COUNTRY/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Councillor Nicole Jonic (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 2 titled Event Sponsorship – 2022 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Jonic’s husband, Julian Jonic, is a lifelong member of Willowbank Raceway.
Councillor Jonic stated that although she has a declarable conflict of interest, she does not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because she has not had any involvement in the sponsorship process nor is she or her husband, aware or privy to Willowbank Raceway business dealings.
Councillor Nicole Jonic invited the other councillors to determine if she can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Harding and seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner that Councillor Nicole Jonic does not have a declarable conflict of interest in 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 Nicole Jonic may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Nil Harding Kunzelmann
Councillor Jonic did not participate in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
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BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
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Confirmation of Minutes
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1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2022(03) of 7 April 2022 |
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann: That the minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 7 April 2022 be confirmed.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Nil Harding Kunzelmann Fechner Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
Officers’ Reports
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2. Event Sponsorship - 2022 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals This is a report concerning an event sponsorship application by Willowbank Raceway for financial support of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals drag racing event in June 2022. |
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Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner: That Willowbank Raceway receive $35,000 excl. GST financial support for the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals 2022.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Nil Harding Kunzelmann Fechner Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
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3. Event Sponsorship - CMC Rocks 2022 This is a report concerning the renewal of a major event sponsorship agreement with CMC Rocks Pty Ltd. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That Council enter into a new four year event agreement with CMC Rocks Pty Ltd with a base payment of $100,000 (ex GST) each event and a performance payment based on growth of interstate and/or overseas visitors to a total cumulative financial commitment of no more than $630,000 (ex GST) over four financial years.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Nil Harding Kunzelmann Fechner Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
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4. Queensland Small Business Month - Activity Update This is a report concerning Queensland Small Business Month, and the contribution small businesses make to the economy and liveability of Ipswich. Council continues to support local small businesses in a number of ways and in May we celebrate the efforts of small businesses and revisit the number of services and programs available to support small businesses to start, operate and grow in Ipswich. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the report be received and the contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Madsen Nil Harding Kunzelmann Fechner Jonic
The motion was put and carried. |
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NOTICES OF MOTION Nil
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MATTERS ARISING Nil
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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.06 am.
The meeting closed at 11.21 am.