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MINUTES OF COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING

17 September 2014

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building 45 Roderick Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9.05 am

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Morrison, Tully, Attwood, Casos, Morrow, Bromage and Antoniolli

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Mayor, P Pisasale

OPENING PRAYER Councillor Heather Morrow delivered the Opening Prayer.

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Councillors C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke

PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

PRAYER FOR PEACE – MAYOR OF CITY OF IPSWICH

Councillor Attwood read the Prayer for Peace presented by Ipswich City Council to the Prayer for Peace Concert in Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan on 1 September 2014. As Mayor of the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, it gives me a great sense of pride to once again send a message of peace and friendship to the people of Nerima, Ipswich’s Japanese sister city, lead by Mayor Akio Maekawa and his Assemblymen. This year Nerima and Ipswich celebrate our 20th anniversary since the signing of our sister city relationship. I look forward to my upcoming visit to Nerima and participating in the celebrations of this momentous occasion as the relationship between our two cities continues to strengthen. We should all stop to appreciate the stability, peace and prosperity of both our nations. Despite the hardships we may experience, we are very fortunate. It saddens me that currently on a daily basis, we seem to be faced with news headlines of other countries experiencing turmoil, leading to tragedy and despair for those who have innocently been caught up in these situations. May your new Mayor, Akio Maekawa, all Nerima City Assemblymen and the people of Nerima continue to live and prosper in peace and harmony. Wishing you a most successful 2014 Nerima Prayer for Peace Concert.

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PRAYER FOR PEACE – MAYOR OF NERIMA CITY

Councillor Attwood read the Prayer for Peace delivered by Mayor Akio Maekawa, Mayor of the City of Nerima, Tokyo, Japan at the Prayer for Peace Concert in Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan on 1 September 2014. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for your message of peace and friendship which you kindly offered this year again for the 22nd Nerima Prayer for Peace Concert. We have held this concert in the hope that it will offer the people of Nerima an occasion to appreciate and think about peace through the appreciation of music which is a universal language. This year Ipswich and Nerima celebrate the 20th anniversary of signing the bilateral friendship agreement. Throughout the years we have witnessed a growth in citizen level exchanges with programs like the student homestay, and more and more people have come to realize the importance of respecting one another by experiencing different cultures of Japan and Australia first-hand. I believe that such a grass-root level of citizens’ exchanges will form a driving force for preventing conflicts which are constantly taking place around the world. Mayor Pisasale, Ipswich City Councillors and the people of Ipswich, let’s continue to walk hand in hand with us, Nerima citizens, down the path to a peaceful society. Lastly, I look forward to welcoming you, Mayor Pisasale, and your delegation here in Autumn to celebrate together a milestone in our two cities’ friendship.

NATIONAL TRUST QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AWARDS

Awards presented to Ipswich City Council for the Governor’s Heritage Awards at the 2014 National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards:

Silver medal for James Ivory Diary and Letters – Transcriptions 1863-1883

Silver medal for Australian South Sea Islanders (ASSI) 150 Years, South East Queensland

High Commendation for Ipswich Heritage Seminars.

NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA GOODNA/REDBANK BRANCH

Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Paul Pisasale in recognition of the valuable support given to the National Seniors Australia Goodna/ Redbank Branch.

FRIENDS OF HOSPICE Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Paul Pisasale in recognition of the valued support given to Ipswich Hospice Care.

VISION CHRISTIAN FAMILY

Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Paul Pisasale in recognition of the support given to the Sunday Funday held on 31 August 2014.


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THE IPSWICH FRESH FUTURES MARKET

Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Paul Pisasale in recognition of the support given to the Ipswich Fresh Futures Market held on 6 August 2014.

IPSWICH REGION CHILD PROTECTION WEEK AWARDS 2014

Certificate and plinth awarded to Ipswich City Council as the winner of the Educational Program or Project Category for Council’s “Do You Know The Signs Project” in the Ipswich Regional Child Protection Week Awards 2014.

23rd CATALOGUE AWARDS 2014

Award presented to Ipswich City Council as winner of the Sustainability – Promoting a Sustainable Brand – Agency or Company for its Enviroplan in the 23rd Catalogue Awards 2014.

MARGARET BUCHANAN Certificate of Appreciation to Margaret Buchanan in recognition of the contribution made to the Silkstone Eisteddfod.

BILL REDPATH Presentation of an award and gift to Bill Redpath in appreciation of the dedication and commitment to the Ipswich community through his teaching and musical performances.

LETTER OF THANKS Letter of thanks sent to Mayor Paul Pisasale for his contribution to the Local Government of New Zealand Conference as a keynote speaker in July 2014.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING

Moved by Councillor Casos: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 26 August 2014 be confirmed. Seconded by Councillor Bromage. The motion was put and carried.

RECEPTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrison: That the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee Report No. 2014(09) of 8 September 2014 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrow: That the Environment and Conservation Committee Report No. 2014(09) of 8 September 2014 be received and adopted.

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Seconded by Councillor Bromage. The motion was put and carried.

CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Bromage: That the City Infrastructure Committee No. 2014(09) of 8 September 2014 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Attwood: That the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee No. 2014(09) of 8 September 2014 be received and adopted subject to the deletion of Item 7 and the amendment of Item 8. 8. REQUESTS FOR OFFICE ACCOMMODATION IN THE W. G. HAYDEN

BUILDING HUMANITIES CENTRE With reference to a report by the Community Development

Team Leader dated 27 August 2014 concerning Tenancy Agreements for the W. G. Hayden Building, Humanities Centre (the Centre).

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation be offered a tenancy of two

(2) years in the W. G. Hayden Building, Humanities Centre, for use of office accommodation and that no fee relief be applied to the cost of the rental. The rental to be paid for the 2014–2015 financial year would be $261.25 per month or $3,135.00 per annum.

Seconded by Councillor Bromage. The motion was put and carried.

YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Attwood: That the Youth and Seniors Committee No. 2014(09) of 8 September 2014 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried.


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HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Antoniolli: That the Health and Community Safety Committee No. 2014(09) of 8 September 2014 be received and adopted, subject to the inclusion of Recommendation C in Item 1. RECOMMENDATION C. That Council send a letter to the Daniel Morcombe

Foundation acknowledging the excellent work undertaken by the Foundation and the Morcombe Family and pledging Ipswich City Council’s ongoing support for the Day for Daniel Community Walk.

Seconded by Councillor Casos. The motion was put and carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Tully: That the Planning and Development Committee No. 2014(09) of 9 September 2014 be received and adopted, subject to the inclusion of Recommendation D in Item 6 and the deletion of the words “Interim Flooding Regulations” in the Officer’s report and recommendation and the inclusion of Item 8. 6. PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT PACKAGE 02/2013 RECOMMENDATION D. That Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2014 – Flooding

Regulations be repealed on the commencement date of Planning Scheme Major Amendment Package 02/2013.

8. SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND PUBLIC

WORKS With reference to a verbal report by Councillor Bruce Casos

dated 17 September 2014 concerning the “Notice of Proposed Ministerial Designation of Land for Community Infrastructure under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009” regarding land located at Rawlings Road, Deebing Heights, described as Lot 905 on SP266224.

RECOMMENDATION That Council forward a submission to the Department of Housing

and Public Works in relation to the proposed ministerial designation of land for community infrastructure under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 for land at Rawlings Road, Deebing


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Heights. The purpose of the submission is to ensure that the amenity of the surrounding area is protected and that adequate car parking and appropriate infrastructure is provided to ensure the safety and convenience of users and surrounding residents.

Seconded by Councillor Casos. The motion was put and carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee No. 2014(09) of 9 September 2014 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Attwood: That the Tourism and Libraries Committee No. 2014(09) of 9 September 2014 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Casos. The motion was put and carried.

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Casos:

That the Community and Customer Service Committee No 2014(09) of 9 September 2014 be received and adopted, subject to the amendment of Recommendation B in Item 2 to include “and the Division 2 Councillor”. 2. SPONSORSHIP OF THE JACARANDA FESTIVAL With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated 26 August 2014 concerning proposed sponsorship of the Jacaranda Festival being held at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna from Friday, 24 October to Sunday, 26 October 2014. B. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation

with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee and the Division 2 Councillor, promote the positive benefits of the Jacaranda Festival 2014 to the community.

Seconded by Councillor Morrow. The motion was put and carried.

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE

Moved by Councillor Attwood:


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COMMITTEE That the City Management and Finance Committee No. 2014(09) of 9 September 2014 be received and adopted subject to the words “as amended” being added to the end of the recommendation in Item 3 and the inclusion of Item 5 titled “Report – Audit Committee No. 2014(04) of 10 September 2014”. Seconded by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale. The motion was put and carried.

MEETING CLOSED The meeting closed at 10.11 am.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

9 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Tully (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Bromage, Pahlke, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Ireland (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

1. COURT ACTION STATUS REPORT With reference to a report by the Development Planning Manager dated 27 August

2014 concerning the status of outstanding court action as indicated in Attachment A. RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted.

2. AMENDMENT OF THE STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT REGULATION 2014 With reference to a report by the Development Planning Manager dated 3 September

2014 concerning the amendment to Schedule 1 of the State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2014 which commences on the 1 October 2014.

RECOMMENDATION


3. AMENITY AND AESTHETICS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE – SHIPPING CONTAINERS With reference to a report by the Building and Plumbing Manager dated 27 August 2014

concerning the adoption of a proposed Implementation Guideline in support of Amenity and Aesthetics Referral Agency applications for the installation of shipping containers.

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RECOMMENDATION That the Amenity and Aesthetics Implementation Guideline – Shipping Containers, as detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Building and Plumbing Manager dated 27 August 2014, be adopted.

4. DRAFT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BILL 2014 AND DRAFT PLANNING AND

ENVIRONMENT COURT BILL 2014 With reference to a report by the City Planner dated 29 August 2014 concerning the

Draft Planning and Development Bill 2014 and the Draft Planning and Environment Court Bill 2014.

RECOMMENDATION A. That the report by the City Planner dated 29 August 2014 in relation to the Draft

Planning and Development Bill and Draft Planning and Environment Court Bill 2014, be received and the contents noted.

B. That Attachment B to the report by the City Planner dated 29 August 2014 form the

basis for Council’s submission on the Draft Planning and Development Bill 2014 and Draft Planning and Environment Court Bill 2014.

5. QUEENSLAND URBAN UTILITIES WATER NETSERV PLAN PART A - CONSULTATION With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 1 September 2014

concerning consultation on Queensland Urban Utilities’ Water Netserv Plan Part A. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the planning assumptions contained in the Water Netserv Plan

Part A, as included in Attachment A to the Strategic Planning Manager’s Report dated 1 September 2014 in accordance with Section 99BR of the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009.

B. That the additional matters set out in the Strategic Planning Manager’s Report dated

1 September 2014 form the basis of a submission to Queensland Urban Utilities on the Water Netserv Plan Part A.

C. That the Strategic Planning Manager advise Queensland Urban Utilities of Council’s

endorsement of the planning assumptions pursuant to Recommendation A and lodge a submission pursuant to Recommendation B of the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 1 September 2014.


6. PLANNING SCHEME MAJOR AMENDMENT PACKAGE 02/2013 – INTERIM FLOODING REGULATIONS

**** With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 8 September 2014 concerning the final adoption of the proposed major amendments to the Ipswich Planning Scheme through Planning Scheme Major Amendment Package 02/2013 – Interim Flooding Regulations.

RECOMMENDATION **** A. That Council resolve to adopt Planning Scheme Major Amendment Package 02/2013 –

Interim Flooding Regulations as detailed in the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 8 September 2014 with the modifications as:

1. detailed in the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 18 June 2014;

2. detailed in correspondence to the Minister dated 4 July 2014 and 15 July 2014; and

3. required in the correspondence from the Minister dated 5 September 2014.

B. That Council resolve that the commencement date for the amendment to the Ipswich Planning Scheme be Monday, 29 September 2014 and the amendments to the Ipswich Planning Scheme be noted accordingly.

C. That the Strategic Planning Manager be requested to attend to the relevant matters

associated with the implementation of the amendments to the Ipswich Planning Scheme, including:

1. amending the relevant documents and Council databases;

2. placement of public notice of the adoption of the amendments; and

3. forwarding notification of the adoption of the amendments to the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, pursuant to the provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

7. 2014 NATIONAL TRUST QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AWARDS

The Chairperson of the Planning and Development Committee, on behalf of the Mayor and Councillors, congratulated staff from the Planning and Development Department for Council receiving the following Governor’s Heritage Awards at the 2014 National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards: • Silver medal for James Ivory Diary and Letters - Transcriptions 1863 - 1883 • Silver medal for Australian South Sea Islanders (ASSI) 150 Years, South East

Queensland • High Commendation for Ipswich Heritage Seminars.


**** Addition of Item 8 _______________________________________________________________________________ PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 8.30 am. The meeting closed at 9.04 am. _______________________________________________________________________________ **** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 September 2014 for amendment ****

PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

8 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Morrison (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Bromage, C Pisasale, Morrow (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)


1. IPSWICH VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT POSITION PAPER AND ACTION PLAN With reference to a report by the Senior Sport and Recreation Planning Officer dated

21 August 2014 concerning the Volunteers in Sport: Position Paper and Action Plan for working with Ipswich’s Sporting Volunteers.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Volunteers in Sport: Position Paper and Action Plan for working with Ipswich’s

Sporting Volunteers, as detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Senior Sport and Recreation Planning Officer dated 21 August 2014, be endorsed.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation), in consultation with the

Chairperson of the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee, implement the actions and recommendations as detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Senior Sport and Recreation Planning Officer dated 21 August 2014.

2. THE CRICKET OVAL (SAM’S RESERVE) CLUBHOUSE REPLACEMENT - DIVISION 9 With reference to a report by the Senior Sport and Recreation Planning Officer dated

25 August 2014 concerning the future replacement of the Cricket Oval clubhouse. RECOMMENDATION

That due to the compliance issues associated with the Eastern Taipans Clubhouse at Sam’s Reserve, Council consider the inclusion of $295,000.00 towards the demolition and replacement of the existing clubhouse with appropriate facilities inclusive of demountable canteen, change rooms, toilets, storage and shelter/shade utilising capital funds from the 2015–2016 financial year.

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3. 2014–2015 SPORTING EVENT SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS FOR AUGUST With reference to a report by the Sport and Recreation Officer dated 19 August 2014

concerning the applicants for the Sporting Event Sponsorship program for the month of August.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide sponsorship to Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club in the amount of

$1,800.00 (including GST) for the Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club 60th Anniversary event and that this amount be funded from the Sporting Event Sponsorship budget.

B. That Council provide sponsorship to Swifts Rugby League Club in the amount of $1,800.00 (including GST) for the Ipswich Rugby League 9’s carnival and that this amount be funded from the Sporting Event Sponsorship budget.

4. PETITION REQUESTING UPGRADE OF DOG OFF LEASH AREA, BATTYE PARK - DIVISION 6 With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Open Space, Land and Facilities

Operations) dated 17 August 2014 concerning the petition presented by Cr Cheryl Bromage on behalf of the users of the Battye Park dog off leash area, regarding a request for a separate section for small dogs.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the extension of the dog off leash area in Battye Park, to include a separate section

for small dogs, be considered for capital investment in future capital works programs.

B. That the principal petitioner be advised accordingly. 5. GRAFFITISTOP FUNDING 2014-2015 With reference to a report by the Senior Grant Development Officer dated 20 August

2014 concerning the GraffitiStop Funding Program which is administered through the Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience.


RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) arrange for the submission of funding submissions for the following three projects under the Graffiti Clean-up Program in the 2014–2015 funding round: i. Youth Justice and Probation Graffiti Clean-up Program ii. West Street subway (West Street to Darling Street) Murals to deter graffiti iii. Mural Covering - Traffic Control Boxes in CBD to deter graffiti

B. That a report on the outcome of the funding submissions be presented to a future Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

In the absence of the Chairperson Councillor Casos opened the meeting at 8.32 am. Councillor Morrison arrived at 8.35 am and assumed the Chair. The meeting closed at 9.23 am. _______________________________________________________________________________


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HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

8 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor) Morrison, Casos, C Pisasale, Morrow (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)


1. DAY FOR DANIEL 2014 **** With reference to a report by the Community Safety Officer dated 13 August 2014

concerning the Day for Daniel Community Walk to be held on Friday, 31 October 2014. RECOMMENDATION **** A. That Council approve the Day for Daniel 2014 event as detailed in the report by the

Community Safety Officer dated 13 August 2014. B. That funding in the amount of $500.00 be allocated to Ipswich Community Youth

Service to manage the event in partnership with Council. 2. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR GREETING CARD INITIATIVE With reference to a report by the Community Safety Officer dated 25 August 2014

concerning the ‘Get to know your neighbour’ greeting card initiative. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Community Safety Officer develop a ‘Get to know your neighbour’ greeting

card initiative.

B. That a further report on the ‘Get to know your neighbour’ greeting card initiative be submitted to a future meeting of the Health and Community Safety Committee for approval.

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3. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES With reference to a report by the Compliance Technical Coordinator dated 22 August

2014 concerning enforcement action taken by Health, Security and Regulatory Services (HSRS) Department during July 2014.

RECOMMENDATION



The meeting commenced at 1.40 pm. The meeting closed at 2.05 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________ **** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 September 2014 for amendment****

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

9 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Attwood (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Morrison, Tully, Casos, Morrow, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke


1. REPORT – POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION BOARD NO. 2014(08) OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2014

With reference to the report of the Policy and Administration Board No. 2014(08) of 2 September 2014.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the Policy and Administration Board No. 2014(08) of 2 September

2014 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

2. REPORT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD NO. 2014(04) OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2014 With reference to the report of the Information Technology Board No. 2014(04) of

2 September 2014. RECOMMENDATION

That the report of the Information Technology Board No. 2014(04) of 2 September 2014 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

_____________________________________________________________________________ 3. REPORT – CITY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET BOARD NO. 2014(10) OF 9 SEPTEMBER

2014 ****

With reference to the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2014(10) of 9 September 2014.

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RECOMMENDATION **** That the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2014(10) of 9 September

2014 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

4. RATES REFUND FOLLOWING THE REPEAL OF THE CARBON TAX

With reference to a report by the Treasury Accounting Manager dated 28 August 2014 concerning a potential rates refund due to cost savings as a result of the repeal of the clean energy legislation commonly known as the Carbon Tax.

RECOMMENDATION That the report be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained

therein be adopted. **** Addition of Item 5 PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 11.22 am. The meeting adjourned at 11.22 am. The meeting reconvened at 2.01 pm. The meeting closed at 2.02 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________ **** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 September 2014 for amendment ****

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

9 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Casos (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Ireland, Pahlke, Morrison (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer) and C Pisasale (Observer)


1. CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE – 28 AUGUST 2014 With reference to a report by the Operations Manager – Services Queensland dated

28 August 2014 concerning customer service delivery activities for the period 1-7 August 2014.

RECOMMENDATION


2. SPONSORSHIP OF THE JACARANDA FESTIVAL **** With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated

26 August 2014 concerning proposed sponsorship of the Jacaranda Festival being held at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna from Friday, 24 October to Sunday, 26 October 2014.

RECOMMENDATION **** A. That Council provide $8,000.00 sponsorship to the 2014 Jacaranda Festival and that this

amount be funded from DEM00012 - 10.01.01.

B. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Jacaranda Festival 2014 to the community.

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3. SPONSORSHIP OF GROTTO FEST With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated

26 August 2014 concerning proposed sponsorship of Grotto Fest 2014 to be held on Saturday, 1 November 2014 at 16 Edmond Street, Marburg.

RECOMMENDATION A. That Council provide $2,000.00 sponsorship to Grotto Fest 2014 and that this amount

be funded from DEM00012 - 10.01.01.

B. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of Grotto Fest 2014 to the community.

4. HERITAGE BANK FIT FLICKS MOVIES IN THE PARK PROGRAM 2014-2015 With reference to a report by the Marketing and Communications Manager dated

29 August 2014 concerning Council’s Heritage Bank Fit Flicks Movies in the Park Program for 2014-2015, implemented in partnership with the Ipswich Hospital Foundation.

RECOMMENDATION A. That sponsorship of $6,000.00 be allocated to the Ipswich Hospital Foundation to

deliver the proposed Movies in the Park Program and that this amount be funded from DEM00012-10.01.

B. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, the

Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee and divisional Councillors, confirm the 2014–2015 Movies in the Park Program.

C. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and

the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Movies in the Park Program to the community.

5. PROPOSED CHANGES TO IPSWICH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION 2014 – IPSWICH

CITY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS With reference to a report by the Marketing and Communications Manager dated

29 August 2014 concerning proposed changes to the Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition for 2014.


RECOMMENDATION A. That Council approve the proposed partnership with River 94.9, Channel 9 and the

Queensland Times for the Ipswich City Christmas Lights Competition as detailed in the report by the Marketing and Communications Manager dated 29 August 2014.

B. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee and Councillors promote the positive benefits of the competition to the community.

6. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL – ATTENDANCE AT ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING With reference to a report by the Community and Civic Events Officer dated 28 August

2014 concerning a proposal to invite Student Representative Councils of Ipswich secondary schools to attend Ordinary Council Meetings.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Community and Civic Events Officer, in consultation with the Office of the Mayor and the relevant divisional Councillor, be responsible for the coordination of all necessary arrangements in support of the program for Student Representative Councils to attend Council Ordinary Meetings, as detailed in the report by the Community and Civic Events Officer dated 28 August 2014.

7. PROPOSED EXTERNAL COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 2014 With reference to a report by the Community and Civic Events Officer dated 27 August

2014 concerning the venue for the external Council Ordinary Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 14 October 2014.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 14 October 2014

be held in Division 3 at Redbank Plains State High School commencing at 9.30 am. B. That Council provide a donation to Redbank Plains State High School for the use of their

facilities and authorise the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, to determine an appropriate amount for donation.

C. That the Chief Financial Officer co-ordinate the submission of a public notice to appear

in the local newspaper notifying the time, date and venue of the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled to be held on 14 October 2014.

D. That the Events Team co-ordinate arrangements for the Council Ordinary Meeting in

consultation with the Mayor and divisional Councillor.



The meeting commenced at 10.30 am. The meeting closed at 11.12 am. _______________________________________________________________________________ **** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 September 2014 for amendment ****

CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

8 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Bromage (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Antoniolli, Ireland, Pahlke, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Casos (Observer) and C Pisasale (Observer)


1. FLOOD MITIGATION FUNDING – PROGRAM UPDATE CITYWIDE With reference to a report by the Sport, Recreation and Natural Resources Manager

dated 28 August 2014 concerning the list of projects to be funded through a $10 million federal government grant for flood mitigation.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council note the receipt of the funding agreement from the Queensland

Government for the $10 million in flood mitigation funding under the National Insurance Affordability Scheme.

B. That the projects as listed in the table below be approved to be delivered under the

program:

LOCATION WORKS ESTIMATED VALUE

Thagoona Construction of a swale, culverts and bund along Karrabin-Rosewood Road from O'Shea Gully to Unnamed Gully, North South swale and Railway swale. Resumption of property.

$2,200,000

Redbank Plains Upgrade the pipe system between Shirley Street and Coleen Court to increase its capacity and improve stormwater conveyance. $1,100,000

Redbank Plains

Construction of a detention basin and associated drainage structures, re-diversion of drainage paths within Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve, construction of a detention basin/protection levee within Sandra Nolan Park, reconfiguration of drainage paths to the west of Cedar Road.

$2,600,000

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LOCATION WORKS ESTIMATED VALUE

Rosewood Upgrade/ reconfigure Masons Gully and the "Town Drain" (including culvert upgrades) to increase its capacity and improve stormwater conveyance.

$2,500,000

Raceview Upgrade the culverts under Whitehill Road/channel works and Briggs Road to improve their capacity. $750,000

Yamanto Construct a drainage channel along the western side of Kerners Road to improve stormwater conveyance. $50,000

Brassall

Flood Mitigation works in the Suttons Park/Hunter Street/Haig Street precinct.

$400,000

Ipswich City Construction of a detention basin in Limestone Park.

$400,000

C. That any scoping and design adjustments to specific projects that arise as each project

matures occur in consultation with the relevant divisional Councillor. 2. PROPOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2014-2015 With reference to a report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 26 August 2014

concerning the proposed public transport improvement capital works projects for 2014-2015.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council adopt the proposed 2014-2015 public transport improvement projects, as

detailed in Attachment A of the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 26 August 2014.

B. That Councillors be invited to submit details of other public transport improvement

projects for further consideration.


3. PROPOSED CYCLE SAFETY AND MOBILITY PROJECTS 2014-2015 With reference to a report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 26 August 2014

concerning the proposed cycle safety and mobility capital works projects for 2014-2015. RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the proposed 2014-2015 cycle safety and mobility improvement projects as detailed in Table 1 and the sites as outlined in Attachment B to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 26 August 2014.

4. GET READY QUEENSLAND PROGRAM AND FUNDING GRANT With reference to a report by the Emergency Management Officer dated 21 August

2014 on the funding provided by the State Government to Council for the 2014–2015 Get Ready Queensland program of activities and events that will ensure greater individual and community resilience to natural disasters.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation), in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the City Infrastructure Committee, plan, implement and conduct activities as detailed in Attachment C of the report by the Emergency Management Officer dated 21 August 2014, in consultation with stakeholders to ensure the maximum benefit of the Get Ready Queensland funding is achieved for the Ipswich community.

5. CAPACITY OPTIONS REVIEW OF RIVERVIEW RECYCLING AND REFUSE CENTRE With reference to a report by the Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated 14 August

2014 concerning a capacity options review of the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That a duplicate internal road at the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre, between the recycling waste drop-off area and the green waste, be considered for future funding to improve overall site capacity.

B. That Council develop a service agreement with the Scenic Rim Regional Council for Sunday waste disposal when required at their Bromelton landfill.

C. That Council continue to negotiate with the local landfills to secure Sunday landfill disposal services.


6. UPDATE ON CEASING ACCEPTANCE OF HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS AND GAS CYLINDERS AT THE RECYCLING AND REFUSE CENTRES

With reference to a report by the Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated 12 August

2014 concerning an update on ceasing acceptance of household chemicals and gas cylinders at the Recycling and Refuse Centres.

RECOMMENDATION

That the next Household Chemical and Gas Bottle Collection Day be scheduled for July 2015 at the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre.

7. POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF THE HERBERT STREET BRIDGE, SADLIERS CROSSING DIVISION 7 With reference to a report by the Principal Planner (Transport and Investment) dated

28 August 2014 concerning the possible closure of the Herbert Street Bridge by Queensland Rail [QR].

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council’s position concerning the possible closure of the Herbert Street Bridge be

for it to remain open with full access preserved; as defined by the ‘Preferred’ position outlined in Attachment A of the report by the Principal Planner (Transport and Investment) dated 28 August 2014.

B. That Council write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads and the State Member for Ipswich, Mr Ian Berry MP, outlining Council’s position on the possible closure of the Herbert Street Bridge as adopted in Recommendation A of the report by the Principal Planner (Transport and Investment) dated 28 August 2014.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer (or delegate), in consultation with the Mayor, the

Chairperson of the City Infrastructure Committee and the divisional Councillor, be authorised to negotiate acceptable outcomes with the Queensland Government on Council’s position as adopted in Recommendation A of the report by the Principal Planner (Transport and Investment) dated 28 August 2014.

8. INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PROGRESS – AUGUST 2014

With reference to a report by the Manager (Program Management and Technical Services) dated 4 September 2014 concerning the delivery of the 2014-2015 Infrastructure Services Capital Project Portfolio.

RECOMMENDATION




The meeting commenced at 10.25 am. The meeting closed at 10.59 am. _______________________________________________________________________________


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ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

8 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor C Pisasale (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Antoniolli, Ireland, Morrison (Observer), Casos (Observer), Bromage (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)


1. TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF IPSWICH ART GALLERY With reference to a report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 27 August 2014

concerning the proposed temporary closures of the Ipswich Art Gallery during the installation of the major family exhibition titled ‘Built for Speed’.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council note the scheduled temporary closures of the Ipswich Art Gallery to public

visitors from Monday, 3 November to Friday, 14 November 2014 and from Monday, 2 March to Friday, 13 March 2015 to enable the installation and demount of the major family exhibition titled ‘Built for Speed’.

B. That the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery liaise with the Chairperson of the Arts, Community

and Cultural Services Committee and the Media Manager to ensure that every effort is made to inform the general public of the temporary closures of the Ipswich Art Gallery and that inconvenience to Gallery visitors is minimised.

2. ‘BUILT FOR SPEED’ EXHIBITION ENTRY FEE PROPOSAL With reference to a report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 27 August 2014

concerning the proposal to charge an entry fee for the ‘Built for Speed’ exhibition which is scheduled for presentation at the Ipswich Art Gallery from Saturday, 15 November 2014 to Sunday, 1 March 2015.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to charge an entry fee of $3.00 per individual and $10.00 per family to the ‘Built for Speed’ exhibition at the Ipswich Art Gallery from Saturday, 15 November 2014 to Sunday, 1 March 2015, as detailed in the report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 27 August 2014.

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3. INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 2014 CELEBRATION With reference to a report by the Community Development Project Officer dated

25 August 2014 concerning the proposed International Volunteer Day 2014 Celebration. RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposed International Volunteer Day 2014 Celebration to be held on Monday, 17 November 2014.

4. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS With reference to a report by the Community Development Project Officer dated

29 August 2014 concerning the allocation of funds for the Community Development Grants Program.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide funding in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Rotary Club of Booval

towards the Rotary Country Fun Festival and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

B. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,335.91 to World Harmony Society

towards the Face Painting and Fireworks at the Children’s Festival 2014 and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM - ACQUITTALS RECEIVED AS AT

22 AUGUST 2014 With reference to a report by the Community Development Project Officer dated

22 August 2014 concerning Community Development Grant Acquittals received as at 22 August 2014.

RECOMMENDATION


6. PROPOSED QUEENSLAND ANZAC CENTENARY GRANTS APPLICATION With reference to a report by the Indigenous Australian Community Development

Officer dated 25 August 2014 concerning an ANZAC funding proposal to develop a memorial space for ex-service men and women of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s descent.


RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide in-principle support to the development of a memorial and healing space at a place to be determined in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

B. That the Community Development Branch, in consultation with the Works, Park and

Recreation Department, prepare a funding submission as detailed in the report by the Indigenous Australian Community Development Officer dated 25 August 2014.

C. That a future report be submitted to Council advising the result of the funding

application, outcome of community engagement and proposed memorial design for Council’s approval.

7. GRAHAM SIMPSON SUICIDE PREVENTION SPORTS AND CULTURAL DAY **** Item deleted With reference to a report by the Indigenous Australian Community Development

Officer dated 25 August 2014 concerning the Graham Simpson Suicide Prevention Sports and Cultural Day.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That funding of $5,000.00 be allocated to assist with the costs to deliver the Graham

Simpson Suicide Prevention Sports and Cultural Day. B. That the Chairperson of the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee and the

Chief Operating Officer (Community and Cultural Services), in consultation with the members of the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee, determine the administration of the funding.

8. REQUESTS FOR OFFICE ACCOMMODATION IN THE W. G. HAYDEN BUILDING,

HUMANITIES CENTRE **** With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated

27 August 2014 concerning Tenancy Agreements for the W. G. Hayden Building, Humanities Centre (the Centre).

RECOMMENDATION ****

A. That Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation be offered a tenancy of two (2) years in the

W. G. Hayden Building, Humanities Centre, for use of office accommodation.

B. That should additional office accommodation become available in the W.G Hayden Building, Humanities Centre, the Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation be advised and encouraged to submit an application for use of the office accommodation.



The meeting commenced at 11.10 am. The meeting adjourned at 11.10 am. The meeting reconvened at 12.33 pm. The meeting closed at 1.26 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________ **** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 September 2014 for amendment****

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

9 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Pahlke (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison, Casos, Tully (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Ireland (Observer)


1. LIBRARY AMNESTY 2014 With reference to a report by the Library Operations Manager dated 14 August 2014

concerning an Amnesty to be held in November 2014 encouraging library patrons to return overdue library items.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism

and Libraries Committee and the Marketing and Communications Manager, be authorised to promote the Library Amnesty.

B. That a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Tourism and Libraries Committee

outlining the results of the Library Amnesty. C. That the Library Services Manager consult with the Chairperson of the Tourism and

Libraries Committee and the Mayor in relation to partnering with a highly regarded community organisation for the Library Amnesty.

2. ACQUISITION OF MOVING PICTURES FOR PICTURE IPSWICH DATABASE With reference to a report by the Library Technologies and Collections Manager dated

19 August 2014 concerning the acquisition of moving pictures from the community to be placed on the Picture Ipswich database.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Library Services Manager liaise with the Chairperson of the Tourism and

Libraries Committee to progress the addition of films to Picture Ipswich through the launch of a ‘Moving Picture drive’.

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B. That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, be authorised to promote the positive aspects of Picture Ipswich.

3. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TECHNOLOGY FOR IPSWICH LIBRARIES With reference to a report by the Library Technologies and Collections Manager dated

29 July 2014 concerning Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology for Ipswich Libraries.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager submit a report to a future meeting of the Library Review Working Group detailing potential savings and benefits for the ‘whole of service’ implementation of Radio Frequency Identification Technology.

4. IPSWICH LIBRARIES HIGHLIGHTS REPORT – JULY 2013 TO JUNE 2014 With reference to a report by the Library Services Manager dated 8 August 2014

concerning the highlights of Ipswich Libraries’ services and activities held from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Ipswich City Council, through Ipswich Libraries, continue to provide a range of

innovative activities and services to cater to the informational and lifelong learning needs of the Ipswich community.

B. That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism

and Libraries Committee, be authorised to promote the positive aspects of Ipswich Libraries to the greater Ipswich community.

5. UPDATE - IPSWICH LIBRARY SERVICES NEW HOURS With reference to a report by the Library Services Manager dated 29 July 2014

concerning the recent change in library hours and the impact on library usage. RECOMMENDATION



6. LIBRARY VISIT BY JAY LAGA’AIA With reference to a report by the Community Outreach Program Coordinator dated

7 August 2014 concerning the outcomes of a free visit and informal children’s performance at Ipswich Central Library by children’s entertainer and actor, Jay Laga’aia on 22 July 2014.

RECOMMENDATION

That Ipswich Libraries continue to take advantage of opportunities to work in partnership with individuals and organisations to further the development of early literacy and learning within the community.

7. IPSWICH TOURISM OPERATORS NETWORK (ITON) FEES AND CHARGES With reference to a report by the Tourism Development Manager dated 22 August 2014

concerning the omission of ITON Fees and Charges for 2014-2015. RECOMMENDATION

A. That membership fees for eligible tourism businesses of $55.00 per year and eligible

tourism businesses wholly operated by non-paid staff of $27.50 per year, be approved. B. That the Manager for Economic Development and the Tourism Development Manager,

in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, continue to promote the positive benefits of a collaborative tourism industry in the Ipswich region.




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ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

8 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Morrow (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale

(Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison, Bromage, Ireland, Casos (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)


1. HEALTHY WATERWAYS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENIOR

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Natural Resources) dated 26 August

2014 concerning expressions of interest for membership of the Healthy Waterways Senior Executive Advisory Committee.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council nominate the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) to be considered by the Healthy Waterways Board as a member of the Senior Executive Advisory Committee, as outlined in the report by the Principal Officer (Natural Resources) dated 26 August 2014.

2. PURGA NATURE RESERVE UTILISATION - DIVISION 10

With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Natural Resources) dated 25 August 2014 concerning the utilisation of the Purga Nature Centre, Purga.

RECOMMENDATION


3. UPDATE ON THE MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY MAGPIE ENQUIRIES With reference to a report by the Program Officer (Natural Resources) dated 18 August

2014 providing an update on the management and response to community magpie concerns.

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RECOMMENDATION

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

B. That Council continue to work with the relevant government agency and in the public interest, advocate to assist with relocating wildlife.

C. That Council write to local State Members outlining Council’s concern in regard to the

State’s response and involvement in the removal of wildlife. 4. POWERLINK GREENWORKS LETTER OF THANKS AND FORMAL PROGRAM CONCLUSION With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Natural Resources) dated 22 August

2014 concerning a letter of thanks and formal conclusion of the Powerlink Greenworks Program.

RECOMMENDATION


5. IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL’S GREENFLEET PROJECT – STATUS REPORT With reference to a report by the Planning Officer (Environmental Management) dated

27 August 2014 concerning the carbon plantations established by Greenfleet Australia (‘Greenfleet’) on Council land.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide in-principle agreement to proceed with negotiations to enter into a

Natural Resource Product Agreement and Carbon Abatement Interest for the Bundamba, Purga and Riverside Park plantings conditional on Greenfleet completing a plan of survey for each site, as detailed in the report by the Planning Officer (Environmental Management) dated 27 August 2014.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation), in consultation with the

Chairperson of the Environment and Conservation Committee, be authorised to finalise the Natural Resource Product Agreement and Carbon Abatement Agreement for the Bundamba, Purga and Riverside Park plantings.

6. FLINDERS KARAWATHA CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY - DIVISIONS 8, 9 AND 10 With reference to a report by the Planning Officer (Environmental Management) dated

22 August 2014 concerning the Flinders Karawatha Corridor Management Strategy 2014 – 2019.


RECOMMENDATION That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation), in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Environment and Conservation Committee, promote the Flinders Karawatha Management Strategy 2014 – 2019.

7. UPPER BLACK SNAKE CREEK IMPROVEMENT PLAN - DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Planning Officer (Waterway Health) dated 14 August

2014 concerning the Upper Black Snake Creek Improvement Plan. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Upper Black Snake Creek Improvement Plan as shown in Attachment B to the

report be the Planning Officer (Waterways Health) dated 14 August 2014, be adopted as a reference document to inform management and investment priorities to address flooding, water quality and salinity within the Black Snake Creek catchment.

B. That Council present the Upper Black Snake Creek Improvement Plan as a final report to

the Black Snake Creek Reference Group and thank them for their continued contribution into the development of the Plan.

C. That the Principal Officer (Natural Resources) write to the key stakeholders and the

submitters that provided comments to provide feedback regarding their input.

D. That Council thank the staff involved in the Upper Black Snake Creek Improvement Plan. E. That reference be made to the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust flooding issues. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS



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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

9 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor P Pisasale (Chairperson); Councillors Casos,

Antoniolli, Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)


1. UQ AND USQ PARTNERSHIP IN IPSWICH With reference to a report by the Economic Development Manager dated 29 August

2014 concerning the University of Queensland and the University of Southern Queensland’s partnership in Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION A. That Council express its disappointment regarding the decision by the University of

Queensland to transfer the Ipswich Campus in January 2015. B. That Council work with the University of Queensland to manage the transition and to

obtain the best outcomes for the University and Ipswich. C. That Council congratulate the University of Southern Queensland on their expansion in

the City and work with the University to maximise the benefits for Ipswich citizens, businesses and industry.

2. BREMER BUSINESS EXPO 2015 With reference to a report by the Business Development Officer dated 29 August 2014

concerning an opportunity for Council to support the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland – Bremer Region Business Expo, to be held at the Rosewood State High School in March 2015.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide financial support of $2,000.00 to the Bremer Business Expo 2015

and this amount to be funded from EXE00001 30.01.

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B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, and

the divisional Councillors, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote the opportunities and benefits of the Bremer Business Expo 2015 to Ipswich businesses to encourage attendance.

3. IPSWICH DIGITAL HUB PROGRAM PROGRESS With reference to a report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated

29 August 2014 concerning current progress of the Digital Hubs program of digital economy skills training for residents and community groups and demonstration of National Broadband Network enabled applications.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Economic Development Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Digital Hubs program to the community to encourage participation.

4. ACTIVATE IPSWICH PROGRAM STATUS With reference to a report by the Economic Development Officer dated 28 August 2014

concerning the current status of the Activate Ipswich program. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the current status of the Activate Ipswich program be received and noted. B. That the Economic Development Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the

Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, continue to promote the positive benefits of the Activate Ipswich program to the community, property owners, organisations and enterprises that may be suitable for participation in the program.



YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09)

8 SEPTEMBER 2014

REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Ireland (Chairperson); Councillors Attwood

(Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Morrison (Observer), Casos (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Councillor P Pisasale (Mayor)

1. CARERS WEEK 2014 – ‘TAKE A BREAK – A FESTIVAL FOR CARERS’

With reference to a report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 1 September 2014 concerning a proposed activity, ‘Take a Break – A Festival for Carers’ to be held on Thursday, 16 October 2014 at Browns Park, North Ipswich, in recognition of Carers’ Week.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council approve delivery of the proposed ‘Take a Break – A Festival for Carers’

event to be held on Thursday, 16 October 2014 at Browns Park, Downs Street, North Ipswich, as detailed in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 1 September 2014.

B. That funding in the amount of $1,500.00 be allocated to Carers Queensland to

coordinate the event. In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Ireland informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that she is a Council appointed delegate for Headspace. Councillor Ireland came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, she can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

Councillor Ireland and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation.

8 SEPTEMBER 2014 YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2014(09) 2. MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2014 With reference to a report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development

Officer dated 26 August 2014 concerning Mental Health Week 2014 which will be held from 5-12 October 2014 to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2014.

RECOMMENDATION

That funding of $800.00 be allocated to the Consumer Welfare Association to assist with the costs to deliver activities during Mental Health Week.

3. YOUTH COUNCIL MODELS ACROSS AUSTRALIA With reference to a report by the Indigenous Australian Community Development

Officer and the Community Development Officer dated 21 August 2014 concerning information on the different Youth Council models across Australia.

RECOMMENDATION



The meeting commenced at 1.29 pm. The meeting closed at 1.34 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________

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