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MINUTES OF COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING

15 October 2013

Held in the Great Hall of Ipswich Grammar School, Darling Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9:30am

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale

OPENING PRAYER Rob Henderson, Principal of the Ipswich Grammar School delivered the Opening Prayer

NATIONAL ANTHEM Performed by Ipswich Grammar School student, Daryan Butler

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

N/A

PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

HEARTKIDS QUEENSLAND

Certificate of appreciation presented to Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale in recognition of his support as an ambassador for the cause.

AUSTRALIA CHINA CULTURE LINK ASSOCIATION

Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale in recognition of his support of the ACCLA and Alpha Chinese School.

MCGRATH FOUNDATION

Certificate presented to Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale in recognition of his kind donation and support of the 2013 Charity Cricket Match between St Joseph’s & Sacred Heart schools.

BEACON Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale in recognition his support of the Mayor’s Ipswich Business Lunch.

LIONESS CLUB OF REDBANK GOODNA

Certificate of appreciation presented to Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale in recognition of his support of their 30th anniversary as a club.

2013 NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AWARDS

Governor’s Heritage Award for local heritage projects, Gold Award framed certificate presented to Ipswich City Council for the Queen’s Park Audio Trail


Governor’s Heritage Award for local heritage projects, Silver Award framed certificate presented to Ipswich Libraries for the Viva Cribb Bursary.


Governor’s Heritage Award for local heritage projects, High Commendation Award framed certificate presented to Ipswich City Council for the Ipswich Local History Scholarship.

IPSWICHIANS ON THE GOLD COAST

Photo book presented to Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale in recognition of his ongoing support.

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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING

Moved by Councillor C Pisasale: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 September 2013 be confirmed. Seconded by Councillor Casos. 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. 2013(10) of 8 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Morrow. The motion was put and carried.

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrow: That the Environment and Conservation Committee Report No. 2013(10) of 8 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried.

CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Bromage: That the City Infrastructure Committee No. 2013(10) of 8 October 2013 be received and adopted subject to in Item 3 the word ‘resilence’ be replaced with the word ‘resilience’ in the heading, and in Item 5 the word ‘Springfield’ be replaced with the word ‘Brookwater’ in the heading, précis and all recommendations as below: 3. ‘GET READY’ RESILIENCE INITIATIVE 2013-2014 With reference to a report by the Acting Chief Operating Officer

(Works Parks and Recreation) dated 18 September 2013 concerning the ‘Get Ready’ Queensland Funding initiative, which is administered by the Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience.

RECOMMENDATION

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That Council approve the ‘Get Ready’ Resilience Initiative proposal as detailed in the report by the Acting Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 18 September 2013.

5. TENDER EVALUATION 13-14-056 – CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE AT

MOUNTAIN CREEK, BROOKWATER With reference to a report by the Acting Manager – Program and

Project Management dated 4 October 2013 concerning the evaluation of tenders received for Tender No: 13-14-056 being the Construction of a Bridge at Mountain Creek, Brookwater as part of the Road 10 capital works project.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That tender No. 13-14-056 for the Construction of the Mountain

Creek Bridge in Brookwater be awarded to Cragcorp Pty Ltd. Cragcorp Pty Ltd satisfied all evaluation criteria with no departures. Cragcorp Pty Ltd are considered to be the most effective contractor for the project to undertake works of the nominated size and nature

B. That Council enter into a lump sum contract with Cragcorp Pty Ltd for the construction of a Bridge at Mountain Creek, Brookwater for the sum of $3,284,540.00 excluding GST.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract with Cragcorp Pty Ltd for the construction of a Bridge at Mountain Creek, Brookwater to be executed by Council and to do any other act necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3(c)) of the Local Government Act 2009.

Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale. The motion was put and carried.

ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor C Pisasale: That the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee No. 2013(10) of 8 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland.

ITEM 2 Conflict of Interest Councillor Antoniolli

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Antoniolli is a Council appointed director to Ipswich Events Corporation. Councillor Antoniolli came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived


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conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

ITEM 4 Conflict of Interest Councillor Bromage

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Bromage informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 4. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Bromage is the Chairperson of Brassall Christmas in the Park. Councillor Bromage came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the perceived conflict, she will exclude herself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote is taken. Councillor Bromage left the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) at 9:54am and stayed out of the meeting room while the item was being discussed and voted on.

Councillor Antoniolli and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. The motion was put and carried. Councillor Bromage returned to the meeting room at 9:57am.

YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Ireland: That the Youth and Seniors Committee Report No. 2013(10) of 8 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale. The motion was put and carried.

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Antoniolli: That the Health and Community Safety Committee Report No. 2013(10) of 8 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Tully: That the Planning and Development Committee No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013 be received and adopted with the exception of Items 1 and 2 and subject to in Item 3 the words ‘Division 3’ be replaced with the words ‘Divisions 3 and 4’ in the heading, and the words ‘divisional Councillors’ be replaced with the words ‘Councillors for Divisions 3 and 4’ in Recommendation B as below:


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3. MINING LEASE NUMBER 4582 – NOTIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS - DIVISIONS 3 AND 4

With reference to a report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated 30 September 2013 concerning notification from the leaseholder (Oxley Plant Sales) about proposed amendments to an environmental authority relating to Mining Lease 4582 by the lease holder over a number of parcels of land in New Chum.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That the Development Planning Manager be authorised to review

the proposed amendment to Environmental Authority MIM800818308 and, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Planning and Development Committee and Councillors for Divisions 3 and 4, make a submission to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

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

ITEMS 1 AND 2 Material Personal Interest Councillor Attwood

Moved by Councillor Tully: That Items 1 and 2 of the Planning and Development Committee No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013 be received and adopted. Councillor Attwood disclosed a material personal interest in Items 1 and 2 of the Planning and Development Committee No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013. The Nature of the material personal interest is that Councillor Attwood has shares in New Hope Coal. Councillor Attwood left the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) at 10:09am and stayed out of the meeting room while the items were being discussed and voted on. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried. Councillor Attwood returned to the meeting room at 10:10am.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee Report No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli.


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ITEM 7 Conflict of Interest Councillor Attwood

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Attwood informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Attwood is a member of the RDA Ipswich and West Moreton. Councillor Attwood came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

Councillor Attwood and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. The motion was put and carried.

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Pahlke: That the Tourism and Libraries Committee Report No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland. The motion was put and carried.

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Casos:

That the Community and Customer Service Committee Report No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013 be received and adopted.

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

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Attwood:

That the City Management and Finance Committee No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013 be received and adopted subject to in the recommendation for Item 1 the words ‘as amended’ be inserted after the word ‘adopted’, and in Item 1 the words ‘2013(11)’ be inserted in lieu of ‘2013(10)’. 1. REPORT – CITY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET BOARD NO.

2013(11) OF 9 OCTOBER 2013

With reference to the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2013(11) of 9 October 2013.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the City Management and Budget Board No.

2013(11) of 9 October 2013 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted, as


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amended. Seconded by Councillor Tully.

ITEM 7 WITHIN ITEM 1 Conflict of Interest Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7 within Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale is a patron of the Ipswich Hockey Association. Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. The motion was put and carried.

MEETING CLOSED The meeting closed at 10:32am.

“These minutes are subject to confirmation at the next scheduled Council Ordinary Meeting”

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

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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)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil

1. CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2013

With reference to a report by the Services Queensland Operations Manager dated 24 September 2013 concerning Customer Service delivery activities for the period of 1-23 September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the contents noted.

2. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH ACTIVITY REPORT With reference to a report by the Marketing and Communications Manager dated

25 September 2013 concerning a summary of activity undertaken in the Marketing and Communications Branch between 1 July 2013 to 30 September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted.

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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 10.16 am.

The meeting closed at 10.50 am. _______________________________________________________________________________

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ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

8 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor C Pisasale (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Antoniolli, Morrison (Observer), Casos (Observer), Bromage (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor Ireland

1. INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY BREAKFAST EVENT 2013 With reference to a report by the Community Development Project Officer dated

23 September 2013 concerning the proposed International Volunteer Day Breakfast Event 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the proposed International Volunteer Day Breakfast Event 2013 as detailed in the report by the Community Development Project Officer dated 23 September 2013.

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that he is a Council appointed director to Ipswich Events Corporation. Councillor Antoniolli came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest. Councillor Antoniolli and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 2. OUTCOMES OF THE REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) GRANTS ROUND 1

FOR THE 2013–2014 FINANCIAL YEAR With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated

11 September 2013 concerning the schedule of grants proposed for approval under Round 1 of the 2013–2014 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

8 OCTOBER 2013 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide funding of $12,176.00 to Debbie Chilton towards the Artisibility Project and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70.06.02.

B. That Council provide funding of $14,162.00 to Ipswich Events Corporation towards the Adrift Project and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70.06.02.

C. That Council provide funding of $1,824.00 to Ipswich City Council’s Strategic Planning

Branch towards the costs of professional development seminars for members of the Ipswich Community and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70.06.02.

D. That Council provide funding of $5,000.00 to Stephanie do Rozario towards the Mind

the Gap project as per the outlined conditions in the RADF meeting minutes of 9 September 2013 and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70.06.02.

3. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS SEPTEMBER 2013 With reference to a report by the Community Development Project Officer dated

20 September 2013 concerning the allocation of funds for the Community Development Grants Program.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide funding in the amount of $481.36 to the Brassall Congregational

Bowls Club towards the purchase of bowls and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

B. That Council provide funding in the amount of $940.00 plus GST to Ipswich 60 & Better

Program towards the production of a commemorative book and entertainment costs for the anniversary celebrations, and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

C. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,647.00 to the Ipswich Vigoro Association towards the purchase of anti-graffiti resistant coating, and sensor lights and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

D. That Council provide funding in the amount of $500.00 to Springfield Lakes Butterfly Wings Parent Child Program towards the printing of child safety car window decals and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70.05.

E. That Council provide funding in the amount of $2,000.00 to Multilink Community Services towards the annual Talanoa Pasifika Conference to be held in Ipswich and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70.05.

8 OCTOBER 2013 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Bromage informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 4. The nature of the interest is that she is the Chairperson of Brassall Christmas in the Park. Councillor Bromage came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the perceived conflict, she will exclude herself from the meeting while the matter is debated and the vote is taken.

As Councillor Bromage is not a member of the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee, she did not vote on the matter.

The majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHRISTMAS GRANTS PROGRAM 2013 With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated

25 September 2013 concerning the allocation of funds for the 2013 Community Development Christmas Grants Program.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to Cityhope Church

(previously the Ipswich Regional Community Church) towards their proposed events for the Abundant Life Initiative and the Cityhope Church musical and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

B. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to ALARA Association Inc towards the annual Christmas function for Ipswich children, adults and their carers and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

C. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 to Brassall Christmas in the

Park Inc towards the annual Christmas event and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

D. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to the Central

Church Ipswich towards their Christmas Carols event and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

E. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to Churchill Baptist Church Ipswich towards their annual community carols event in Lobley Park and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

F. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,250.00 (plus GST) to Gailes Residents

Committee Inc towards their annual Christmas on Karina event and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

8 OCTOBER 2013 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) G. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,250.00 to Jonglei Youth Association of

Queensland towards hireage of the Redbank Sports Complex for their community Christmas event and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

H. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to the Kruger Parade Baptist Church towards the Community Christmas Carols to be held in the Church grounds and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

I. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,250.00 (plus GST) to the Leichhardt

Baptist Church towards the annual Leichhardt Community Carols and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

J. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 to the Lions Club of Rosewood towards the annual Rosewood Christmas Street Carnival and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

K. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,250.00 to the Marburg & District Agricultural and Industrial Association Inc towards the annual Marburg Christmas Carnival and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

L. That Council provide funding in the amount of $985.00 (plus GST) to the Marburg

Community Carols Committee (auspiced by St Lukes Anglican Parish of Rosewood) towards the annual Christmas carols event and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

M. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,250.00 to the Pyjama Foundation towards the annual Ipswich Christmas Party for children in care and their carers and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

N. That Council provide funding in the amount of $990.00 to the Raceview Congregational Fellowship towards the Christmas Carol Service and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

O. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,000.00 to Rosewood & District Support Centre towards their Christmas Hamper Project for disadvantaged community members and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

P. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 to the Rotary Club of Goodna towards the Christmas Carols event in Bob Gibbs Park and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

Q. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to the Shiloh Christian Church towards the Western Gateway Christmas Spectacular and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

R. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,250.00 (plus GST) to the Springfield Region Combined Churches towards the Springfield Region Community Christmas Carols and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

8 OCTOBER 2013 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) S. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to Westlife Church

Ltd towards the provision of Christmas hampers for families in need and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

T. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 to Westside Community Care towards purchasing food vouchers for struggling families and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

U. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,600.00 (plus GST) to the Whitehill

Church of Christ towards the Whitehill Christmas in the Carpark event and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

5. IPSWICH ARTS FOUNDATION TRUST – DONATION OF ARTWORKS TO IPSWICH CITY

COUNCIL With reference to a report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 18 September

2013 concerning the ratification of artworks and items of cultural significance acquired by the Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust for donation to Council’s City of Ipswich Collection at the Ipswich Art Gallery in line with the Collection Policy.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the artworks and items of cultural significance as detailed in Attachment A to the

report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 18 September 2013 be accepted into the City of Ipswich Collection from the Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust.

B. That the values detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Director, Ipswich Art

Gallery dated 18 September 2013 be recorded as assets of Council that contribute to the cultural development of the City of Ipswich.

6. ‘THE WONDER OF LEARNING’ EXHIBITION VISITOR ATTENDANCE AND OUTCOMES With reference to a report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 18 September

2013 concerning the outcomes and visitation figures for ‘The Wonder of Learning’ exhibition.

RECOMMENDATION


8 OCTOBER 2013 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) 7. ‘LIGHT PLAY’ EXHIBITION VISITOR ATTENDANCE AND OUTCOMES With reference to a report by the Director, Ipswich Art Gallery dated 18 September

2013 concerning the outcomes and visitation figures for the ‘Light Play’ exhibition. RECOMMENDATION


8. CIVIC CENTRE ACTIVITY REPORT FROM JULY – SEPTEMBER 2013

With reference to a report by the Performing Arts Manager dated 25 September 2013 concerning Ipswich Civic Centre operational activities and performance outcomes for the period from July to September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted. 9. FOLLOW MY LEAD CONFERENCE

With reference to a report by the Multicultural Project Officer dated 19 September 2013 concerning the proposal to financially support five Ipswich young people to attend the Follow My Lead Multicultural Youth Conference on 5 and 6 November 2013 at the Gold Coast.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the proposal to financially support five Ipswich young people to

attend the Follow My Lead Multicultural Youth Conference held at the Gold Coast during 5 and 6 November 2013 as detailed in the report by the Multicultural Project Officer dated 19 September 2013.

B. That a further report on the outcomes of the initiative be submitted as part of the

quarterly update report to a future meeting of the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee.

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

9 OCTOBER 2013

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)


1. MINING LEASE NUMBER 50082 AND 7186 – NOTIFICATION OF RENEWAL - DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated

30 September 2013 concerning notification from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) about the renewal of Mining Leases 50082 and 7186 by the current Lease Holder, Jeebropilly Collieries Pty Ltd, over a number of parcels of land in Jeebropilly.

RECOMMENDATION A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines be advised that Ipswich City Council

supports a Community Consultation process prior to the granting of all Mineral Development Licences, Mining Leases and Extensions and Exploratory Permits.

2. MINING LEASE NUMBER 50093 – NOTIFICATION OF RENEWAL - DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated

30 September 2013 concerning notification from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) about the renewal of Mining Lease 50093 by the current Lease Holder, Jeebropilly Collieries Pty Ltd, over a number of parcels of land in Jeebropilly.

RECOMMENDATION

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

B. That the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines be advised that Ipswich City Council

supports a Community Consultation process prior to the granting of all Mineral Development Licences, Mining Leases and Extensions and Exploratory Permits.

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**** 3. MINING LEASE NUMBER 4582 – NOTIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS - DIVISION 3 With reference to a report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated

30 September 2013 concerning notification from the leaseholder (Oxley Plant Sales) about proposed amendments to an environmental authority relating to Mining Lease 4582 by the lease holder over a number of parcels of land in New Chum.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That the Development Planning Manager be authorised to review the proposed

amendment to Environmental Authority MIM800818308 and, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Planning and Development Committee and divisional Councillors, make a submission to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

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

2013 concerning the status of outstanding court action. RECOMMENDATION


5. HERITAGE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 179 AND THE HERITAGE

MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 85 With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 30 September 2013

forwarding for Council's information the minutes of the meeting of the Heritage Consultative Committee No. 179 held on Thursday, 29 August 2013 and the minutes of the meeting of the Heritage Monuments and Memorials Committee No. 85 held on Thursday, 8 August 2013.

RECOMMENDATION


6. MINOR AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE NO. 16 - HEAVY VEHICLE

PARKING With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 30 September 2013

concerning a minor amendment to Implementation Guideline No. 16 - Heavy Vehicle Parking.

9 OCTOBER 2013 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the amended Implementation Guideline No. 16 – Heavy Vehicle Parking as detailed in Attachment B to the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 30 September 2013, with a commencement date of 18 October 2013.

7. INCLUSION OF A GUM-TOPPED BOX TREE IN SCHEDULE 2 - CHARACTER PLACES OF THE

IPSWICH PLANNING SCHEME With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 30 September 2013

concerning the proposed listing of a gum-topped box tree located in the road reserve at the intersection of Alice Street and Spalding Crescent, Goodna in Schedule 2 - Character Places, Part 2 – Trees and Vegetation of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council determine that the gum-topped box (Eucalyptus moluccana) located at the

intersection of Alice Street and Spalding Crescent, Goodna:

1. is of cultural heritage significance; and

2. satisfies the following criteria from Planning Scheme Policy 4 - Nominations for Character Places for entry in Schedule 2 - Character Places of the 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme:

a) The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of the City’s

cultural heritage [Criterion (b)]; and

b) the place has streetscape value [Criterion (f)]. B. That Council provisionally enter the tree in Schedule 2 - Character Places, Part 2 –Trees

and Vegetation of the 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme as a Character Place.

C. That written notice of the listing be given to the owner of the place in accordance with

the requirements of Planning Scheme Policy 4 - Nominations for Character Places.

D. That Public Notice of the proposed listing be given in accordance with the requirements

of Planning Scheme Policy 4 - Nominations for Character Places.

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****Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 15 October 2013 for amendment****

YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

8 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor C Pisasale (Acting Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Antoniolli, Casos (Observer), Bromage (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor Ireland 1. IPSWICH AND GOODNA YOUTH INTERAGENCY NETWORK MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2013 With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer dated 17 September 2013

forwarding for Council's information the minutes of the meeting of the Ipswich and Goodna Youth Interagency Network held on 17 September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION


2. SENIORS CHRISTMAS SHOW With reference to a report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development

Officer dated 23 September 2013 concerning the upcoming Seniors Christmas Show to be held on Wednesday, 4 December 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the proposed Seniors Christmas Show as detailed in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 23 September 2013, as amended.

3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER

2013 With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer, the Seniors and

Disabilities Community Development Officer and the Cultural Development Officer dated 17 September 2013 concerning the outcomes of programs and activities for the quarter ended 30 September 2013.

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4. PRESENTATION – CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE With reference to a presentation by Melissa Henderson, Jenny Chaves and Marie

McLaughlin from the Child, Youth and Family Alliance concerning the direction and work of the Alliance.

RECOMMENDATION

That the presentation be received and noted.

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The meeting closed at 12.24 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

9 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Attwood (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Morrison, Tully, Casos, Morrow, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke


In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor P Pisasale informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7 within Item 1. The nature of the interest is that he is a patron of the Ipswich Hockey Association. Councillor P Pisasale came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

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

**** 1. REPORT – CITY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET BOARD NO. 2013(11) OF 9 OCTOBER 2013

With reference to the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2013(10) of 9 October 2013.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2013(11) of 9 October

2013 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

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The meeting commenced at 11.00 am. The meeting adjourned at 11.00 am. The meeting reconvened at 12.20 pm.


****Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 15 October 2013 for amendment****

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CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

8 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Bromage (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Antoniolli, Pahlke, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Casos (Observer) and C Pisasale (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor Ireland 1. PETITION REGARDING ROCKMAN DRIVE, RACEVIEW With reference to a report by the Technical Officer (Traffic and Transport) dated

24 September 2013 concerning a petition received from the community regarding Rockman Drive, Raceview.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the current situation on Rockman Drive, Raceview as detailed in the report by the

Technical Officer (Traffic and transport) dated 24 September 2013, be retained.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) formally write to the Principal Petitioner advising of the outcome.

2. LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN SUB-PLAN – ISOLATED COMMUNITY SUB PLAN With reference to a report by the Acting Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and

Recreation) dated 18 September 2013 concerning the review of the Ipswich City Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP) Sub-Plans.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Local Disaster Management Plan Threat Specific Sub-Plan for Moores Pocket as

detailed in Attachment A, as amended, of the report by the Acting Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 18 September 2013, be endorsed.

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

Mayor and the Chairperson of the City Infrastructure Committee, be authorised to make any minor amendments deemed necessary on the basis of comment received from members of the Local Disaster Management Group.

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**** 3. ‘GET READY’ RESILENCE INITIATIVE 2013-2014 With reference to a report by the Acting Chief Operating Officer (Works Parks and

Recreation) dated 18 September 2013 concerning the ‘Get Ready’ Queensland Funding initiative, which is administered by the Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the ‘Get Ready’ Resilience Initiative proposal as detailed in the report by the Acting Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 18 September 2013.

4. IPSWICH WASTE SERVICES AUGUST 2013 MONTHLY REPORT TO THE OWNER With reference to a report by the Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated 17 September

2013 concerning the Ipswich Waste Services August Monthly Report to the owner. RECOMMENDATION


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**** 5. TENDER EVALUATION 13-14-056 – CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE AT MOUNTAIN CREEK, SPRINGFIELD

With reference to a report by the Acting Manager – Program and Project Management

dated 4 October 2013 concerning the evaluation of tenders received for Tender No: 13-14-056 being the Construction of a Bridge at Mountain Creek, Springfield as part of the Road 10 capital works project.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That tender No. 13-14-056 for the Construction of the Mountain Creek Bridge in

Springfield be awarded to Cragcorp Pty Ltd. Cragcorp Pty Ltd satisfied all evaluation criteria with no departures. Cragcorp Pty Ltd are considered to be the most effective contractor for the project to undertake works of the nominated size and nature

B. That Council enter into a lump sum contract with Cragcorp Pty Ltd for the construction of a Bridge at Mountain Creek, Springfield for the sum of $3,284,540.00 excluding GST.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract with Cragcorp Pty Ltd for the construction of a Bridge at Mountain Creek, Springfield to be executed by Council and to do any other act necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3(c)) of the Local Government Act 2009.





****Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 15 October 2013 for amendments****


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ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

8 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Morrow (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison, Bromage, Casos (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor Ireland

1. NATURE CONSERVATION GRANTS 2013-2014 With reference to a report by the Program Officer (Natural Environment) dated

24 September 2013 concerning payments for the 2013-2014 Nature Conservation Grants.

RECOMMENDATION


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HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

8 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison, Casos, C Pisasale, Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil 1. COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD

ENDING 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 With reference to a report by the Community Safety Officer dated 11 September 2013

concerning the activities of the Community Safety Officer for the quarter ending 30 September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION


2. WHITE RIBBON DAY 2013 With reference to a report by the Community Safety Officer dated 11 September 2013

concerning a proposal to deliver a White Ribbon Day event for Ipswich City Council employees on Friday, 22 November 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Community Safety Officer, in consultation with the Mayor and Chairperson of the Health and Community Safety Committee, deliver the Ipswich City Council White Ribbon Day event as detailed in the report by the Community Safety Officer dated 11 September 2013.

3. PROPOSED COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS With reference to a report by the Community Safety Officer dated 6 September 2013

concerning a proposal to deliver Community Safety Programs utilising funds received from Bendigo Bank.

8 OCTOBER 2013 HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) RECOMMENDATION

A. That Family Planning Queensland services be engaged to facilitate and coordinate

Program 1 of the project in conjunction with relevant Ipswich City Council staff as detailed in the report by the Community Safety Officer dated 6 September 2013.

B. That, in partnership with Ipswich Youth Justice Conferencing and the Queensland Police

Service, the Ipswich You Choose Program and associated resources be developed and tailored to the Ipswich region as detailed in the report by the Community Safety Officer dated 6 September 2013.

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

23 September 2013 concerning enforcement action taken by Health, Security and Regulatory Services (HSRS) Department during August 2013.

RECOMMENDATION


5. PRESENTATION – CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN With reference to a presentation by Keely Bell ,Community Safety Officer concerning

Crime prevention through Environmental Design. RECOMMENDATION

That the presentation be received and noted.

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The meeting commenced at 12.34 pm.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

9 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor P Pisasale (Chairperson); Councillors Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil 1. FREEDOM OF ENTRY – RAAF BASE AMBERLEY – DATE PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED TO

SATURDAY, 31 MAY 2014 With reference to a report by the Events Manager dated 24 September 2014 concerning

a proposed change of date previously approved by Council for RAAF Base Amberley to exercise the Right to Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council approve the change of date to invite current serving Royal Australian Air

Force personnel from RAAF Base Amberley to exercise their Right to Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich from Saturday, 14 June 2014 to Saturday, 31 May 2014.

B. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Senior Australian Defence Force Officer RAAF Base Amberley confirming the change to the Freedom of Entry date accordingly.

C. That the Events Manager and the Marketing and Communications Manager, in consultation with Office of the Mayor, coordinate all necessary arrangements in support of this event for Saturday, 31 May 2014.

2. EVENTS QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY-SEPTEMBER 2013 With reference to a report by the Events Manager dated 1 October 2013 concerning

events and functions coordinated and delivered by Events staff for the quarter ended 30 September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted, as amended.

9 OCTOBER 2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) 3. ACTIVATE IPSWICH PROGRAM STATUS With reference to a report by the Economic Development Officer dated 26 September

2013 concerning the current status of the Activate Ipswich program. RECOMMENDATION


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

consultation with the divisional Councillor and the Economic Development Manager, promote the positive benefits of the Activate Ipswich program to the community, property owners and organisations and enterprises that may be suitable for participation in the program.

4. IPSWICH AND RIPLEY VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN With reference to a report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 September 2013

concerning the development and delivery of the Ipswich and Ripley Valley Workforce Development Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Ipswich and Ripley Valley Workforce Development Plan, as detailed in the report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 September 2013, be adopted and a series of actions be developed to address the issues and opportunities identified in the plan.

5. CEDA 2013 ‘STATE OF THE STATE’ ADDRESS SPONSORSHIP With reference to a report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 September 2013

concerning sponsorship of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) 2013 ‘State of the State’ address by the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Campbell Newman, in Brisbane on Tuesday, 3 December 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the CEDA 2013 'State of the State' Address on Tuesday,

3 December 2013 as detailed in the report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 September 2013.

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

consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote Ipswich development and investment opportunities to key industry leaders attending the 2013 CEDA 'State of the State' Address.

9 OCTOBER 2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) 6. DELEGATION TRIP TO 2013 ASIA PACIFIC CITY SUMMIT – KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, HONG

KONG, SHANGHAI With reference to a report by Mayor Paul Pisasale dated 30 September 2013 concerning

participation in a business delegation of SEQ Mayors, business and government leaders to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, between 6-16 September for the 2013 Asia Pacific City Summit and then to Hong Kong and Shanghai to further develop business and investment opportunities and promote Ipswich, Queensland and Australia as an investment destination.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That the Mayor, through the Office of Economic Development, explore with Mayor

Michael Rama the potential for a sister city relationship to capitalise on cultural and business opportunities between Ipswich and Cebu City, Philippines.

C. That the Mayor, through the Office of Economic Development, arrange a meeting with

Mr Damien Haber from The Pad Student Living, to discuss increasing international student enrolments and student residential accommodation access in Ipswich.

D. That the Mayor, through the Office of Economic Development, invite the Lord Mayor of

Adelaide to visit Ipswich when he is next visiting Queensland. E. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in

partnership with the Economic Development Manager, make endeavours to visit the friendship city of Hsinchu County in Taiwan to expand on the opportunities available for Ipswich businesses to import and export.

F. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in

partnership with the Economic Development Manager, promote the development opportunities via Council’s business development database, the electronic newsletter and the three Chambers of Commerce.

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Attwood informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7. The nature of the interest is that he is a member of the RDA Ipswich and West Moreton. Councillor Attwood came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

9 OCTOBER 2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) Councillor Attwood and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 7. INDEPENDENT MOBILE NETWORK TESTING With reference to a report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated

26 September 2013 concerning Council’s financial contribution to a project by RDA Ipswich and West Moreton to independently test mobile network coverage and capacity throughout Ipswich City and the region.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council approve the contribution of $5,000 to the RDA Ipswich and West Moreton

Independent Mobile Network Testing project as detailed in the report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated 26 September 2013.

B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, work with RDA Ipswich and West Moreton to promote the positive benefits of Independent Mobile Network testing to the community.

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PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

8 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Morrison (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Bromage, C Pisasale, Morrow (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)


1. 2013-2014 SPORTING EVENT SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS FOR SEPTEMBER With reference to a report by the Sport and Recreation Officer dated 11 September

2013 concerning the applicants for the Sporting Event Sponsorship for the month of September.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the funding for the events seeking support under Council’s Sporting Event Sponsorship program as detailed in the report by the Sport and Recreation Officer dated 11 September 2013.

2. 2012-2013 ANNUAL SPORTS AWARDS UPDATE With reference to a report by the Sport and Recreation Officer (Physical Activity) dated

13 September 2013 concerning an update of the Annual Ipswich Sports Awards Program.

RECOMMENDATION


3. IPSWICH SPORTS HOUSE PERFORMANCE – 2012-2013 FINANCIAL YEAR With reference to a report by the Coordinator dated 26 September 2013 concerning the

performance of the Ipswich Sports House for the 2012-2013 financial year. RECOMMENDATION


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TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10)

9 OCTOBER 2013

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Pahlke (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Morrison, Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Ireland (Observer)


1. ORIENTATION TOUR FOR NEW RESIDENTS UPDATE With reference to a report by the Tourism Development Manager dated 25 September

2013 concerning an update of the monthly orientation tour for new residents to the City of Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council approve the ongoing delivery of the monthly orientation tours to

30 June 2014.

B. That the Tourism Development Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee and the Marketing and Communications Manager, promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich Orientation Tour.

2. POSITION WITH QUEENSLAND INFORMATION CENTRES ASSOCIATION (QICA) EXECUTIVE With reference to a report by the Visitor Centre Coordinator dated 25 September 2013

concerning the opportunity to be part of the Executive Team of the Queensland Information Centres Association (QICA).

RECOMMENDATION


B. That Council support the opportunity for the Visitor Centre Coordinator to volunteer for

a position on the QICA Executive.

C. That the Marketing and Communications Manager, Tourism Development Manager and Visitor Centre Coordinator, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, promote the positive benefits of a collaborative Visitor Information Centre network.

9 OCTOBER 2013 TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) 3. DADS IN PYJAMAS STORYTIME SESSIONS With reference to a report by the Reader Development Officer dated

16 September 2013 concerning the annual Dads in Pyjamas storytime sessions held across the library branches in the lead up to Father’s Day.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee be authorised to promote library programs that promote and encourage reading and the sharing of information and ideas.

4. PAPER TALES – AUTHOR TALKS With reference to a report by the Reader Development Officer dated

17 September 2013 concerning the Paper Tales event held at the Ipswich Central Library from 4–10 September 2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, be authorised to promote library programs that promote and encourage reading and the sharing of information and ideas.

5. SILVER WINNER – NATIONAL TRUST OF QUEENSLAND HERITAGE AWARDS With reference to a report by the Library Digital Archivist dated 18 September 2013 to

announce that Council’s Viva Cribb Bursary initiative has received a Silver Award from the National Trust of Queensland Heritage Awards.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, be authorised to continue to promote the positive aspects of the Viva Cribb Bursary.

6. BOOKS FOR BABIES - EARLY LITERACY PROJECT With reference to a report by the Community Outreach Program Coordinator dated

19 September 2013 concerning Books for Babies, an early literary project organised by the Friends of Ipswich Library Service (FOILS), supported by Ipswich Libraries and conducted in partnership with Ipswich Hospital and St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital.

9 OCTOBER 2013 TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2013(10) RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of Tourism and Libraries Committee, be authorised to promote the continuation of the Books for Babies project as an annual Friends of Ipswich Library Service event.

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