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MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING

25 January 2012

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building

45 Roderick Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9:00am

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

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

OPENING PRAYER Councillor Pahlke delivered the Opening Prayer which was prepared by Reverend Bill Colbrahams of St Luke’s Anglican Church

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil

CONDOLENCES AND MEMORIALS

KENNETH BOYD Moved by Councillor Pahlke: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Kenneth Ashton Boyd who passed away on 25 December 2011. Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale.

ANDREW HOOPER Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Andrew John Tivoli Hooper who passed away on 2 January 2012. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli.

JOYCE HARVEY Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Joyce Margaret Harvey who passed away on 7 January 2012. Seconded by Councillor Bromage.

The motion was put and carried with one minute's silence observed to mark the passing of Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Hooper and Joyce Harvey.

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PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

IPSWICH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Presentation of framed certificate in appreciation of Council’s continued support.

IPSWICH, ENGLAND Letter of greetings in honour of Australia Day CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN

Letter of thanks to Ipswich City Council in appreciate of our continued support of the consulate-general.

MERCY FAMILY SERVICES

Presentation of certificate of appreciation in recognition of support for Parenting Course for Men

HEAR AND SAY Presentation of sponsors report as a result of Council’s support of program.

FSG AUSTRALIA Presentation of certificate of appreciation for donation towards the FSGA Ipswich Participant Christmas Party.

PROJECT LOVE & CARE

Presentation of certificate of appreciation for 3 years of service to the community through Project: Love and Care.

WESTPAC Presentation of plaque in acknowledgement of the spirit and resilience of the Ipswich Community following the 2011 Queensland Floods.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING

Moved by Councillor C Pisasale: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 6 December 2011 be confirmed. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. 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's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried.

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Bromage: That the Environment and Conservation Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted subject to in Item 1 the addition of the word “services” after ‘Fire” in the heading and Precis. In Item 2, the renumbering of the existing recommendation to A and the following new recommendation labelled B

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B. That a working group be formed to meet with Federal Members to discuss carbon pricing and the effects on Council and the community and that the group comprise Councillor Cheryl Bromage as Chairperson, Councillors Paul Pisasale, Trevor Nardi, David Pahlke, the Chief Executive Officer and two other officer representatives to be determined by the Chief Executive Officer.

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

CITY WORKS COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Nardi: That the City Works Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. 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's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland. The motion was put and carried.

YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Ireland: That the Youth and Seniors Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale. The motion was put and carried.

HEALTH AND REGULATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Antoniolli: That the Health and Regulation Committee's Report No 2012(10) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Nardi. The motion was put and carried.


PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Tully: That the Planning and Development Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland.

ITEM 5 Conflict of Interest Councillor Attwood

Councillor Attwood declared a real conflict of interest (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) on this matter due to having shares in New Hope Colleries Pty Ltd and left the Council Chambers at 9:37am, taking no part in the debate or decision of the meeting.

ITEM 8 Conflict of Interest Councillor Attwood

Councillor Attwood declared a real conflict of interest (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) on this matter due to receiving a donation from a developer involved in the New Chum Enterprise Area and left the Council Chambers at 9:37am, taking no part in the debate or decision of the meeting.

The motion was put and carried. Councillor Attwood returned to the Chambers at 9:51am Councillors Nardi and Ireland left the Chambers at 9:52am

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Pahlke. Councillor Ireland returned to the Chambers at 9:53am

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Pahlke: That the Tourism and Libraries Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Bromage. Councillor Ireland left the Chambers at 9:54am. The motion was put and carried. Councillor Ireland returned to the Chambers at 9:55am.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrow:

That the Community Engagement Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted.

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

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale:

That the City Management and Finance Committee's Report No 2012(1) of 23 January 2012 be received and adopted subject to in the conflicts for Item 15 within Item 1, the addition of sponsored hospitality from Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club to Cr Andrew Antoniolli’s declaration.

Seconded by Councillor Attwood.

ITEM 15 WITHIN ITEM 1 Conflict of Interest Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale, Councillors Attwood, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke

Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to receiving sponsored hospitality from and being a member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, as well as being patron of the Ipswich Arts Foundation, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Councillor Attwood declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to receiving sponsored hospitality from and being an honourary member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Councillor Bromage declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to receiving sponsored hospitality the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Councillor Antoniolli declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to receiving sponsored hospitality from and being a social member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, as well as a board member of the Ipswich Arts Foundation but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest.


Councillor C Pisasale declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to being the Deputy Chair of the Ipswich Arts Foundation, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Councillor Ireland declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to being a member of the Ipswich Arts Foundation, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Councillor Pahlke declared that a perceived conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to being a social member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest.

The motion was put and carried. Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale, Councillors Attwood, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland, Pahlke and the majority of Councillors entitled to vote, voted for the motion.

MEETING CLOSED The meeting closed at 10:01am

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

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REPORT

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

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil 1. PROPOSED MODEL FOR THE DELIVERY OF PLANNED FIRE IN COUNCIL'S NATURAL AREA

ESTATE With reference to a report by the Planning Officer (Biodiversity) dated 14 November

2011 concerning development of a new model for the delivery of planned fire in the strategic and district level reserves of the natural area estate.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works Parks and Recreation) engage the Training and

Emergency Management Unit of Queensland Fire and Rescue Service to provide planned fire services for the natural area estate in 2011–2012 and 2012–2013.

B. That the delivery model for Council's natural area reserve estate be provided to all Rural Fire Brigades within the City.

2. COUNCIL RESPONSE TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE CARBON PRICE With reference to a report by the Coordinator (Environment, Waste and Climate

Change) dated 13 January 2012 concerning Council's response to the commencement of a carbon price.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted.

3. IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL FIRE ANT RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN With reference to a report by the Coordinator (Natural Environment Programs) dated

4 January 2012 advising of Ipswich City Council’s Approved Fire Ant Risk Management Plan.

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4. CONSERVATION PARK TRUSTEE AGREEMENT With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Natural Environment Programs)

dated 3 January 2012 concerning Ipswich City Council’s Conservation Estate Trustee Agreement.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works Parks and Recreation) notify the Department

of Environment and Resource Management that the 1997 Agreement is no longer current and will be terminated and recommend changes to the trustee arrangements for Mt Beau Brummell, Denmark Hill and Ipswich Pteropus Conservation Parks.

B. That the Principal Officer (Natural Environment Programs) provide the Department of

Environment and Resource Management with a copy of the White Rock / Spring Mountain and Flinders ‐ Goolman Conservation Estate Bushland Management Plans.

5. BREMER RIVER FUND PROJECT UPDATE With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Natural Environment Programs)

dated 3 January 2012 concerning an update on the Bremer River Fund project and Steering Committee.

RECOMMENDATION


6. BLACK SNAKE CREEK WATER QUALITY AND WATERWAY HEALTH REPORT (STAGE 1) ‐

DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Natural Environment Programs)

dated 3 January 2012 concerning the Black Snake Creek Water Quality and Waterway Health Assessment Report (Stage 1).

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council note the Black Snake Creek Waterway Health and Water Quality

Assessment Report (Stage 1) as a reference document.

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

Chairperson of the Environment and Conservation Committee and the divisional Councillor, establish the Black Snake Creek Advisory Panel to assist in the development of the Black Snake Creek Management Action Plan.

C. That the State and Federal members for the area and representatives from Somerset Regional Council be invited to join the Black Snake Creek Advisory Panel.

D. That Council implement a stream and groundwater quality monitoring program for

Black Snake Creek.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.26 am. The committee resolved to close the meeting to the public at 10.18 am pursuant to

section 72(1)(h) of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 to discuss Myrtle Rust in South East Queensland.

The meeting reopened to the public at 10.30 am.

The meeting closed at 10.32 am. _______________________________________________________________________________

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N O T E S

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

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REPORT

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

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil

1. IMPROVING BUILDING CERTIFICATION IN QUEENSLAND ‐ DISCUSSION PAPER With reference to a report by the Acting Building and Plumbing Manger dated

5 January 2012 concerning Council’s response to the Department of Local Government and Planning’s Discussion Paper entitled Improving Building Certification in Queensland which was recently released for public comment.

RECOMMENDATION


2. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE APPROVAL PROCESS With reference to a report by the Acting Building and Plumbing Manger dated

13 January 2012 concerning the proposed changes to the plumbing and drainage approval process.

RECOMMENDATION


3. FLOOD RECOVERY PACKAGE ‐ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESSES

AND FEES – FURTHER REVIEW With reference to a report by the City Planner dated 10 January 2012 providing a further

review of the flood recovery assistance package for Planning and Development approval processes and fees.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the implementation of the flood recovery assistance package be extended to

30 June 2012.

23 JANUARY 2012 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) B. That Council continue to relax or vary the provision of Subordinate Local Law 29 as

determined by the Chief Executive Officer in relation to flood affected properties in the City of Ipswich.

C. That this matter be reviewed in June 2012. 4. COURT ACTION STATUS REPORT With reference to a report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated

11 January 2012 concerning the status of outstanding court action. RECOMMENDATION


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 real conflict of interest in Item 5. The nature of the interest is that he has shares in New Hope Colleries Pty Ltd. Having considered the nature of his real conflict of interest, Councillor Attwood came to the conclusion that the nature of his interest is such that the most appropriate course of action is for him to vacate the meeting during debate and vote on this item. Councillor Attwood left the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) and stayed out of the meeting room while the item was being discussed and voted on. The majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 5. MINING DEVELOPMENT LICENCE NO. 357 – REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON RENEWAL ‐

DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated

13 January 2012 concerning notification of intention to renew Mineral Development Licence (MDL) 357 and request for comment from Ipswich City Council.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council object to the issuing of a Renewal of Mineral Development Licence 357 for

the reasons outlined in the report by the Acting Development Planning Manager dated 13 January 2012.

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B. That the Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining 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 for Coal and objects to the issuing of a Renewal of Mineral Development Licence 357 for the reasons outlined in this report.

C. That the State Member for Ipswich West be sent a copy of the letter objecting to the

renewal of Mineral Development Licence 357. 6. INCLUSION OF THE LABORATORY BUILDING LOCATED AT THE IPSWICH RAILWAY

WORKSHOPS (3B NORTH STREET, NORTH IPSWICH) AS A CHARACTER PLACE IN SCHEDULE 2 OF THE IPSWICH PLANNING SCHEME

With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 9 January 2012

concerning the final outcomes of notification that the laboratory building located at the Ipswich Railway Workshops (3B North Street, North Ipswich) is to be included in Schedule 2 – Character Places of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council resolve to proceed with the inclusion of the laboratory building located at

the Ipswich Railway Workshops (3B North Street, North Ipswich) in Schedule 2 – Character Places of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

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

associated with the permanent listing of the place in Schedule 2 – Character Places of the Ipswich Planning Scheme as part of the next available Amendments Package to the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

C. That the Strategic Planning Manager be requested to advise the rateable owner of the

laboratory building located at the Ipswich Railway Workshops (3B North Street, North Ipswich) of Recommendation A above.

7. HERITAGE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 172 AND THE HERITAGE

MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 78 With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 6 January 2012

forwarding for Council's information the minutes of the meeting of the Heritage Consultative Committee No. 172 held on Thursday, 21 December 2011 and the minutes of the meeting of the Heritage Monuments & Memorials Committee No. 78 held on Thursday, 24 November 2011.

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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 real conflict of interest in Item 8. The nature of the interest is that he received a donation from a developer involved in the New Chum Enterprise Area. Having considered the nature of his real conflict of interest, Councillor Attwood came to the conclusion that the nature of his interest is such that the most appropriate course of action is for him to vacate the meeting during debate and vote on this item. Councillor Attwood left the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) and stayed out of the meeting room while the item was being discussed and voted on. The majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 8. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE NO. 25 – NEW CHUM ENTERPRISE AREA PLANNING

STUDY With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 11 January 2012

concerning the adoption of the New Chum Enterprise Area Planning Study as Implementation Guideline No. 25 of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the New Chum Enterprise Area Planning Study as detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 11 January 2012 as Implementation Guideline No. 25 of the Ipswich Planning Scheme, with a commencement date of 9 February 2012.

9. POTENTIAL RELOCATION OF THE BLACKALL MEMORIAL ‐ DIVISION 7 With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 12 January 2012

providing background on the previous investigations into the potential refurbishment and relocation of the Blackall Memorial

RECOMMENDATION


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10. RESOURCES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2011 With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 16 January 2012

concerning the Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2011. RECOMMENDATION


11. IPSWICH REGIONAL CENTRE STRATEGY ‐ STREETSCAPE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ‐

AMENDMENT With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 16 January 2012

concerning amendments to the Ipswich Regional Centre Strategy Streetscape Materials Specification as referenced in the Ipswich Planning Scheme, Part 5, City Centre.

RECOMMENDATION

That the amended Ipswich Regional Centre Strategy Streetscape Materials Specification as set out in Attachment A to the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 16 January 2012, be adopted.

12. PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT PACKAGE 01/2011 With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 17 January 2012

concerning the final adoption of proposed amendments to the Ipswich Planning Scheme through Planning Scheme Amendment Package 01/2011.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council resolve to adopt Planning Scheme Amendment Package 01/2011 as

detailed in the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 17 January 2012 with the modifications as detailed in the report of the Strategic Planning Manager dated 21 November 2011.

B. That Council resolve that the commencement date for the amended Ipswich Planning Scheme be Monday, 20 February 2012 and the amendments to the Ipswich Planning Scheme be noted accordingly.

23 JANUARY 2012 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 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 Local Government and Planning, pursuant to the provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

13. PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT PACKAGE 02/2011 – PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE

PLAN With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 13 January 2012

concerning the public notification outcomes of the Planning Scheme Amendment Package 02/2011 ‐ Priority Infrastructure Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the comments received through the submissions be noted. B. That Council resolve to proceed with the proposed amendments to the Ipswich Planning

Scheme incorporating the changes required by the Ministerial conditions (as publicly notified) and the modifications as detailed in the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 13 January 2012.

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

associated with the proposed amendments including:

1. amending the relevant documentation;

2. advising the submitters about the outcome of their submissions; and 3. forwarding the relevant documentation to the Minister for final ‘state

interests review’.


The meeting commenced at 1.57 pm.

The meeting closed at 2.16 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

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REPORT

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


1. WESTERN IPSWICH DISTRICTS ENTERPRISE NETWORK BUSINESS EXPO 2012 With reference to a report by the Business Development Officer dated 6 January 2012

concerning an opportunity for Council to support the Western Ipswich Districts Enterprise Network (WIDEN) Business Expo, to be held at the Rosewood Showgrounds in June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION A. That Council support the Western Ipswich Districts Enterprise Network (WIDEN)

Business Expo 2012 as detailed in the report by the Business Development Officer dated 6 January 2012.

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

divisional Councillors, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote the opportunities and benefits of the Western Ipswich Districts Enterprise Network (WIDEN) Business Expo 2012 to Ipswich businesses to encourage attendance.

2. 2012 TRADIES EXPO ‐ MAY 2012 With reference to a report by the Business Development Officer dated 6 January 2012

concerning an opportunity for Council to support the 2012 Tradies Expo to be held at the Ipswich Turf Club on 25 and 26 May 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the 2012 Tradies Expo as detailed in the report by the Business

Development Officer dated 6 January 2012 . B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in

consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote the opportunities and benefits of the 2012 Tradies Expo to Ipswich businesses to encourage attendance.

23 JANUARY 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 3. OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – MAJOR PROJECTS ‐ QUARTERLY REPORT ‐

PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 With reference to a report by the Economic Development Team dated 10 January 2012

concerning the current status of major activities within the Office of Economic Development for the quarter ended 31 December 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


4. APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY BUSINESS AMBASSADOR FOR THE CITY OF IPSWICH TO

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ‐ MS FEI FEI HE With reference to a report by the Events Manager dated 10 January 2012 concerning

the proposed appointment of Ms Fei Fei HE as an Honorary Business Ambassador for the City of Ipswich for activities specific to the People’s Republic of China.

RECOMMENDATION

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

B. That Council appoint Ms Fei Fei HE as an Honorary Business Ambassador for the City of

Ipswich for activities specific to the People’s Republic of China, up to and including 30 June 2013 when all Honorary Ambassador appointments are due for review.

5. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE IPSWICH PLANT EXPO With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 11 January 2012

concerning Council support to the inaugural Ipswich Plant Expo to be held 3 March 2012 at the Ipswich Turf Club.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the Ipswich Plant Expo 2012 as detailed in the report by the

Marketing Manager dated 11 January 2012

B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich Plant Expo 2012 to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to maximise sponsorship

benefits for Council.

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6. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE SHANNONS QUEENSLAND AUTOSPECTACULAR 2012 With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 13 January 2012

concerning Council support to the Shannons Queensland Autospectacular to be held at Willowbank Raceway on Sunday, 15 April 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the Shannons Queensland Autospectacular 2012 as detailed in the

report by the Marketing Manager dated 13 January 2012. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Economic

Development and Sustainability Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Shannons Queensland Autospectacular to the community.


benefits for Council. 7. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE IPSWICH INTERNATIONAL WAITERS RACE With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 13 January 2012

concerning Council support to the inaugural Ipswich International Waiters Race to be held in conjunction with the Ipswich Festival between 25 April ‐ 6 May 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the Ipswich International Waiters Race as detailed in the report by

the Marketing Manager dated 13 January 2012. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Economic

Development and Sustainability Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich International Waiters Race to the community.


benefits for Council. 8. COUNCIL SUPPORT OF SPEEDWEEK DOWNUNDER 2012 – 15‐18 MARCH 2012 With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 16 January 2012

concerning Council support to the inaugural Speedweek Downunder to be held 15 ‐ 18 March 2012 at Queensland Raceways and the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct.

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A. That Council support Speedweek Downunder as detailed in the report by the Marketing

Manager dated 16 January 2012. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Economic

Development and Sustainability Committee, promote the positive benefits of Speedweek Downunder to the community.


benefits for Council. 9. NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK (NBN) DIGITAL COMMUNITY HUB ‐ IPSWICH With reference to a joint report by the Library Services Manager and the Regional Digital

Economy Coordinator dated 11 January 2012 concerning the second round of the NBN Digital Hub Program funding, announced by the Department of Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy and the viable location options for a Digital Community Hub within Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That the Library Services Manager and the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator, in

consultation with the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee and relevant divisional Councillors, be authorised to progress the funding application as outlined in the joint report by the Library Services Manager and the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated 11 January 2012.

C. That Redbank Plains Library be identified as the Digital Community Hub location to form

the basis of Council’s funding application, based on cost, sustainability beyond the life of the project and the current information provided regarding the National Broadband Network coverage.

10. WORLD TECHNOPOLIS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 2012 With reference to a report by the Economic Development Manager dated

10 January 2012 concerning Council’s Membership of the World Technopolis Association (WTA).


RECOMMENDATION

That Ipswich City Council’s Membership of the World Technopolis Association be renewed for 2012, as detailed in the report by the Economic Development Manager dated 10 January 2012.





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TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

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REPORT

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


1. PICTURE IPSWICH – FLOOD 2011 PROJECT With reference to a report by the Digital Archivist dated 11 January 2012 concerning the

mounting of a visual and audio record of the January 2011 flood event in Ipswich via ‘Picture Ipswich’, a website of images, documents, videos and oral records of the history of Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager in consultation with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, the Chairperson of the Heritage Consultative Committee and divisional Councillors be authorised to promote the positive aspects of the Picture Ipswich Flood 2011 Project.

2. LIBRARY SERVICE NAME CHANGE AND MARK TO HIGHLIGHT THE LIBRARIES ROLE IN THE

COMMUNITY With reference to a report by the Library Services Manager dated 6 January 2012

concerning a proposed change to the library name and the creation of a mark for Council’s library service.

RECOMMENDATION

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

and Libraries Committee, undertake further consultation with Councillors regarding a name change for Council’s library service.

B. That a further report be submitted to the meeting of the Tourism and Libraries Committee scheduled for May 2012 on the proposed name change.

C. That the library mark as detailed in the report by the Library Services Manager dated 6 January 2012, be adopted.

23 JANUARY 2012 TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) D. That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism

and Libraries Committee, work with the Marketing Branch to develop a style guide for the use of the mark.

E. 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 the library mark to the Ipswich community.

3. UPDATE ON THE CORPORATE LIBRARY With reference to a report by the Library Technologies and Collection Services Manager

dated 9 January 2012 concerning the status of the Corporate Library. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That the Library Services Manager report back to the Tourism and Libraries Committee

by the end of 2012 on future opportunities to progress the Corporate Library in line with Council's Information Management framework.




HEALTH AND REGULATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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


1. CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2012 With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 4 January 2012 concerning

Council’s support of Clean Up Australia Day Events to be held in Ipswich on the following dates:

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, 4 March 2012

Business Clean Up, Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Schools Clean Up Friday, 2 March 2012 RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council supports Clean Up Australia Day in 2012 as detailed in the report by the

Marketing Manager dated 4 January 2012. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and Chairperson of the

Health and Regulation Committee, promote the benefits of Clean Up Australia Day to the community.

2. DELEGATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF LITTER AND ILLEGAL

DUMPING With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Health, Security and

Regulatory Services) dated 12 January 2012 concerning the on‐delegation of powers delegated to Council by the Chief Executive of the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM), under two instruments of delegation dated 28 November 2011 concerning management and enforcement of litter and illegal dumping.

23 JANUARY 2012 HEALTH AND REGULATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) RECOMMENDATION

That pursuant to section 257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer, the powers that have been delegated to Council by the Chief Executive of the Department of Environment and Resource Management in the instrument of delegation titled Waste Reduction and Recycling (Local Government – Waste Management) Delegation (No. 1) 2011 dated 28 November 2011, set out in Attachment A to the report of the Chief Operating Officer (Health, Security and Regulatory Services) dated 12 January 2012.


The meeting commenced at 12.41 pm. The committee resolved to close the meeting to the public at 12.58 pm pursuant to

section 72(1)(h) of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 to discuss the maintenance at the Warrill Park Cemetery.

The meeting reopened to the public at 1.33 pm.


CITY WORKS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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


1. IPSWICH WASTE SERVICES NOVEMBER 2011 ‐ MONTHLY REPORT TO THE OWNER With reference to a report by the Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated

9 January 2012 concerning the Ipswich Waste Services November 2011 Monthly Report to the Owner.

RECOMMENDATION


2. STREET SIGN AND GUIDE POST TRIAL With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 19 December 2011 concerning a street sign and guide post trial. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) commence a review of

the desired standards for guide posts, undertake an audit of nominated rural roads to compare the installation with the required standards and report the findings to a future meeting of the City Works Committee.

B. That for the installation and manufacture of new street signs or replacement street

signs, they be manufactured in accordance with Attachment B and C to the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 19 December 2011.

3. BULKY ITEM REMOVAL SERVICE UPDATE With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Work, Parks and Recreation)

dated 4 January 2012 concerning an update on the bulky item removal service.

23 JANUARY 2012 CITY WORKS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted. 4. IPSWICH TRANSPORT PLAN – CITYWIDE With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (City Network Planning) dated

22 December 2011 concerning the development of an integrated transport plan for Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION

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

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

Chairperson of the City Works Committee, prepare the following elements of the development of Ipswich Transport Plan:

(i) Delivery Plan (including timing and resourcing); (ii) Budget Framework; (iii) Scoping & Issues Paper; (iv) Marketing & Communication Strategy; and (v) Risk Management Plan.

C. That a future report be prepared and presented to Council for endorsement, outlining

the proposed governance and reporting frameworks for the development of the Ipswich Transport Plan.

5. ‘HIGH PRIORITY’ FLOOD STUDIES STAGE 1 REPORTING – C ITYWIDE With reference to a report by the Acting Strategic Asset Manager dated 9 January 2012

concerning the outcomes of Stage 1 of the ‘high priority’ flood studies currently being undertaken across the city.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report be received and the contents noted. B. That Stage 2 of the “high priority” flood studies be progressed with the view of finalising

each flood study and reporting to a future meeting of the City Works Committee. C. That flood study reports be sent to all relevant state government agencies. D. That the Thagoona Flood Study report be sent to the relevant state and federal

members.

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E. That Council seek resilience funding and other funding opportunities in respect of all

flood studies. F. That the preparation of future capital works programs be based on citywide priorities

using a benefit‐cost methodology similar to that outlined in the report by the Acting Strategic Asset Manager dated 9 January 2012.

6. TENDER NO. 11‐12‐005 CONCRETE WORKS – PREFERRED SUPPLIER ARRANGEMENT

With reference to a report by the Acting Procurement Manager dated 16 January 2012 concerning the tender for the Preferred Supplier Arrangement for Concrete Works. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council, in accordance with section 182 of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010, approve the preferred supplier arrangement for the provision of the supply of Concrete Works with the following suppliers;

RDS Roadworks

Finch Installations

Creto

Building Solutions Brisbane

Brole Constructions, and

Naturform

B. That Council enter into a contract for the provision of the supply of Concrete Works with the providers detailed in Recommendation A for a period of two (2) years.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract to be executed by Council and to perform any other act necessary to implement Council's decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.

7. TENDER EVALUATION NO. 11‐12‐063 ‐ COLLINGWOOD DRIVE EXTENSION – DIVISION 3 With reference to a report by the Principal Engineer – Project Delivery dated 9 January

2012 concerning the evaluation of tenders received for Tender No. 11‐12‐063 for the construction of the Collingwood Drive Extension, Collingwood Park.

RECOMMENDATION A. That Tender No. 11‐12‐063 for the Construction of Collingwood Drive Extension be

awarded to BMD Constructions Pty Ltd.

23 JANUARY 2012 CITY WORKS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) B. That Council enter into a lump sum contract with BMD Constructions Pty Ltd for the

construction of separable portions 1 to 4 of Collingwood Drive Extension for the sum of $4,542,386.22 excluding GST, subject to prior finalisation of written agreements with Queensland Urban Utilities, Telstra, National Broadband Network Company and Energex for those authorities to fund their components of the proposed works as specified in the project documentation.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the

contract with BMD Constructions Pty Ltd (for the construction of separable portions 1 to 4 of Collingwood Drive Extension) to be executed by Council and to do any other act necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.


The meeting commenced at 9.34 am. The meeting closed at 11.41 am.

PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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


1. USE OF TALLEGALLA SCHOOL ‐ DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 9 December 2011 concerning use of the Tallegalla School. RECOMMENDATION A. That Council resolve that it is satisfied that the calling of Expressions of Interest under

section 177(5) of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010, as detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 9 December 2011, is in the public interest for the following reason:

(i) It will allow Council to identify persons who are wishing to be considered for the management of the Tallegalla School without putting all contenders to the expense of preparing a full tender response in the initial stages.

B. That Council resolve to invite Expressions of Interest under section 177(5) of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010, as detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 9 December 2011, for the management of the Tallegalla School.

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

Mayor, the Chairperson of the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee and the divisional Councillor, be authorised to negotiate and award a contract for the management of the Tallegalla School building as detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 9 December 2011.

D. That the fees and charges for 2011–2012 be amended as shown in Attachment B to the

report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 9 December 2011.

23 JANUARY 2012 PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 2. DELEGATION REPORT – URBAN AND RURAL GREENING PROGRAM ‐ "GRANTING

LICENCES AND PERMITS TO USE A PARK" – 1 OCTOBER 2011 TO 30 DECEMBER 2011 With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 5 January 2012 concerning the exercise of delegations which require the submission of a report as part of the conditions of delegation for "Granting Licences and Permits to use a Park" for the period 1 October to 31 December 2011.

RECOMMENDATION


3. TIVOLI SPORTING COMPLEX, CHURCH STREET, TIVOLI – STAGE 1B ‐ CONSTRUCTION OF

INTERNAL ROADWORKS, STORMWATER DRAINAGE, WATER SUPPLY, IRRIGATION AND ELECTRICAL WORKS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS AND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CLUBHOUSE FACILITY

With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Construction Projects) dated

10 January 2012 concerning Tender Evaluation Results for Construction of Internal Roadworks, Stormwater Drainage, Water Supply, Irrigation and Electrical Works and associated works (civil) and Design and Construction of Clubhouse Facility (clubhouse) for Stage 1B of the Tivoli Sporting Complex, Church Street Tivoli.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Tender No. 11‐12‐133 for the Construction of Internal Roadworks, Stormwater

Drainage, Water Supply, Irrigation and Electrical Works and associated works and Design and Construction of Clubhouse Facility for Stage 1B of the Tivoli Sporting Complex be awarded to TP Turner Pty Ltd.

B. That Council enter into a contract with TP Turner Pty Ltd for the Construction of Internal

Roadworks, Stormwater Drainage, Water Supply, Irrigation and Electrical Works and associated works and Design and Construction of Clubhouse Facility for Stage 1B of the Tivoli Sporting Complex, for the sum of two million, three hundred and twenty three thousand, nine hundred and seventy five dollars ($2,323,975), excluding GST.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the

contract to be executed by Council and to do any other act necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.

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The meeting commenced at 8.32 am.

The committee resolved to close the meeting to the public at 8.43 am pursuant to section 72(1)(h) of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 to discuss the proposed acquisition of land for sport and recreation purposes at 129A Brisbane Terrace, Goodna and the tender evaluation for the Tivoli Sorting Complex, Church Street, Tivoli.

The meeting reopened to the public at 9.01 am. The meeting closed at 9.12 am. _______________________________________________________________________________

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CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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


In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillors P Pisasale, Attwood, Nardi, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke informed the meeting that they have, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 15 within Item 1. The nature of Councillor P Pisasale' interest is that he is a member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, has received sponsored hospitality from Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club and is a patron of the Ipswich Arts Foundation. The nature of Councillor Attwood's interest is that he is an honorary member of Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club. The nature of Councillor Nardi's interest is that he is a member of the Ipswich Arts Foundation. The nature of Councillor Bromage's interest is that she has received sponsored hospitality from Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club. The nature of Councillor Antoniolli's interest is that he is a social member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club and is a board member of the Ipswich Arts Foundation. The nature of Councillor C Pisasale's interest is that he is the Deputy Chair of the Ipswich Arts Foundation. The nature of Councillor Ireland's interest is that she is a member of the Ipswich Arts Foundation. The nature of Councillor Pahlke's interest is that he is a social member of the Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club. Councillors P Pisasale, Attwood, Nardi, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke came to the conclusion that the nature of their perceived interest does not introduce a bias nor is it of a nature that would influence their decision in relation to this matter and therefore remained in the meeting during the debate and vote on this item.

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23 JANUARY 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) Councillors P Pisasale, Attwood, Nardi, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 1. REPORT – CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE BOARD NO. 2012(01) OF 23 JANUARY

2012

With reference to the report of the City Management and Finance Board No. 2012(01) of 23 January 2012.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the City Management and Finance Board No. 2012(01) of 23 January

2012 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

2. TENDER NO. 11‐12‐029 SUPPLY AND/OR DELIVERY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND

DRAINAGE MATERIALS With reference to a report by the Acting Procurement Manager dated 16 January 2012

concerning the tender for the supply and/or delivery of Road Construction and Drainage Material.

RECOMMENDATION A. That Tender No. 11‐12‐029 for the supply and/or delivery of Road Construction and

Drainage Material be awarded to the following tenderers as primary suppliers;

1. Mt Marrow Blue Metal Quarries 2. Boral Resources Qld Pty Ltd, and 3. JCB Investments Pty Ltd.

and the following tenderer be awarded as the secondary supplier; 1. Zanows Sand and Gravel Trust. B. That Council enter into a contract with the successful tenderers for the supply and/or

Delivery of Road Construction and Drainage Material for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for (2) two further (1) year periods.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract with the successful tenderers for the supply and/or Delivery of Road Construction and Drainage Material to be executed by Council and to do any other act necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.

23 JANUARY 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 3. TENDER NO. 11‐12‐129 PROVISION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE With reference to a report by the Acting Procurement Manager dated 12 January 2012

concerning the Request for Tender for the Provision of Traffic Signal Management. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Tender No. 11‐12‐129 for traffic signal maintenance be awarded to J & P

Richardson Industries Pty Ltd.

B. That Council enter into a contract with J & P Richardson Industries Pty Ltd for the maintenance of traffic signals for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further (2) two, (2) two year periods.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract with J & P Richardson Industries Pty Ltd (for the provision of traffic signal maintenance) to be executed by Council and to do any other act necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.

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YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil 1. HOME ASSIST PROGRAM – PROPOSED HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM

(HACC) FUNDING TRANSITION With reference to a report by the Home Assist Program Coordinator dated

22 December 2011 concerning the proposed HACC funding transition. RECOMMENDATION


2. YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS With reference to a report by the Cultural Development Officer dated 6 January 2012

concerning the implementation of Youth Arts Workshops. RECOMMENDATION

That council endorse the Youth Arts Workshops as detailed in the report by the Cultural Development Officer dated 6 January 2012.

3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED ‐ 31 DECEMBER

2011 With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer, the Seniors and Disability

Community Development Officer, and the Cultural Development Officer dated 5 January 2012 concerning the outcomes of programs and activities for the quarter ended 31 December 2011.

23 JANUARY 2012 YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) RECOMMENDATION


4. SENIORS CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING HELD 26 OCTOBER 2011 With reference to a report by the Seniors & Disabilities Community Development Officer

dated 22 December 2011 forwarding for Council's information the minutes of the meeting of the Seniors Consultative Group held on 26 October 2011.

RECOMMENDATION


5. AGEING STRONGER, ACTIVE LONGER PROGRAM With reference to a report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development

Officer dated 4 January 2012 concerning the proposed Ageing Stronger, Active Longer Program.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the proposed Ageing Stronger, Active Longer Program as detailed

in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 4 January 2012.

B. That Council allocate funds of $2,500 to the Gailes Community House to support

delivery of their Ageing Stronger, Active Longer Program as detailed in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 4 January 2012.

C. That Council allocate funds of $2,000 to Kambu Medical to support delivery of their

Ageing Stronger, Active Longer Program as detailed in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 4 January 2012.

E. That Council allocate funds of $2,500 to National Seniors to support delivery of their

Ageing Stronger, Active Longer Program as detailed in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 4 January 2012.

F. That Council, in consultation with the Chairperson and divisional Councillor, allocate

$2,500 to an appropriate organisation in Walloon for the delivery of a 2012 Ageing Stronger, Active Longer Program.

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6. PROPOSED MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING AND INFORMATION SESSIONS With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer dated 6 January 2012

concerning a proposal to host Mental Health Training and Information Sessions in 2012. RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse implementation of the Mental Health Training and Information Sessions as detailed in the report by the Youth Development Officer dated 6 January 2012.




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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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


1. COUNCIL WEBSITE STATISTICS UPDATE (PERIOD ENDING DEC 2011) With reference to a report by the Online Marketing Advisor dated 12 January 2012

concerning website activities for the last quarter 2011, including an overview of technology and platforms utilised by our website visitors.

RECOMMENDATION


2. ON TIME DELIVERY OF SERVICE REQUESTS ‐ DECEMBER QUARTER 2011 With reference to a report by the Strategic Client Manager dated 11 January 2012

concerning Council's performance in delivering Service Requests (SRs) within the agreed Council Service Standards for the December Quarter 2011

RECOMMENDATION


3. CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE – DECEMBER 2011 With reference to a report by the Services Queensland Operations Manager dated

9 January 2012 concerning Customer Service delivery activities for the period of December 2011.

RECOMMENDATION


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ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

23 JANUARY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BRANCH OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE

PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 With reference to a report by the Community Development Team dated 5 January 2012

concerning the activities within the Community Development Branch for the quarter ended 31 December 2011.

RECOMMENDATION


2. NEW REQUEST FOR OFFICE ACCOMMODATION IN THE W G HAYDEN HUMANITIES

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

20 December 2011 concerning applications for office accommodation in the W G Hayden Building, Humanities Centre (the Centre).

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Access Community Services Ltd be offered a tenancy of two (2) years in the

W G Hayden Building, Humanities Centre for use of their existing office space, however no fee relief is applied to the cost of the rental.

B. That the Supported Accommodation Provider Association Inc be offered a tenancy of

two (2) years in the W G Hayden Building, Humanities Centre for use of their existing office space and that fee relief of 75% be applied to the cost of the rental.

23 JANUARY 2012 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 3. ALLOCATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS JANUARY 2012 With reference to a report by the Community Development Team Leader dated 4 January 2012 concerning the allocation of funds for the Community Development

Grants Program. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide funding in the amount of $335.05 plus GST to Quest Care Inc

towards the cost of purchasing equipment and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

B. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,000.00 plus GST to RACQ Careflight

Rescue towards the cost of purchasing neonatal medical equipment and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

C. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,000.00 plus GST to Rosewood Golf

Club towards the cost of purchasing a new security system and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

D. That Council provide funding in the amount of $2,000.00 to Taranaki Alive in Australia

Inc towards the cost of hiring marquees and other infrastructure and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

E. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,415.87 plus GST to Ipswich

Independent Youth Service towards the aerosol art project and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

4. ARTBEAT FESTIVAL 2012 With reference to a report by the Cultural Development Officer dated 6 January 2012

concerning staging the ArtBeat Festival in Browns Park, North Ipswich on Saturday, 21 April 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the proposed ArtBeat Festival 2012 as detailed in the report by the Cultural Development Officer dated 6 January 2012.

5. CRIME PREVENTION PLAN With reference to a report by the Community Development Manager dated

22 December 2011 concerning the adoption of the City of Ipswich Crime Prevention Plan.

23 JANUARY 2012 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) RECOMMENDATION

A. That the City of Ipswich Crime Prevention Plan 2011, as detailed in the report by the

Community Development Manager dated 22 December 2011, be adopted. B. That a full review of the Crime Prevention Plan be undertaken as detailed in the report

by the Community Development Manager dated 22 December 2011 and that the current Crime Prevention Plan be expanded to encompass Community Safety for endorsement and adoption by Council.

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