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MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 29 May 2012 - 2 –

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING

29 May 2012

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

The meeting commenced at 9:03am

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

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

OPENING PRAYER Councillor Bromage delivered the Opening Prayer

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil

CONDOLENCES AND MEMORIALS

JOHN O’BRIEN 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 John O’Brien who passed away on 20 April 2012. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli.

DESMOND SPRINGALL

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 Desmond Springall who passed away on 8 April 2012. Seconded by Councillor Bromage.

The motion was put and carried with one minutes silence observed to mark the passing of John O’Brien and Desmond Springall.

PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

LIONS CLUB OF MOGGILL-MT CROSBY INC. – 2012 HERITAGE BANK IPSWICH 100

Certificate of Appreciation to Ipswich City Council in appreciation of the invaluable service and cooperation extended.

IPSWICH EVENTS CORPORATION

Certificate of Appreciation to Ipswich City Council in recognition and appreciation of their support of the Ipswich Festival.


Certificate of Appreciation to Ipswich Waste Services in recognition and appreciation of their support of the Ipswich Festival.

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Certificate of Appreciation to Ipswich Art Gallery in recognition and appreciation of their support of the Ipswich Festival.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF POST ELECTION MEETING

Moved by Councillor C Pisasale: That the Minutes of the Post Election Meeting held on 11 May 2012 be confirmed subject to in Item 2 of Day and Time for Ordinary Meetings of Council and Meetings Committees and Boards, after the word “hereunder”, the insertion of the words “with the exception of meetings scheduled for June 2012. These meetings will be held on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 June with Tuesday meetings to occur as per the Monday schedule and Wednesday meetings to occur as per the Tuesday schedule:” and in the table of Standing Committees, the replacement of the word “at” with “10 minutes after the” for each committee. That the Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 3 April 2012 be amended by; in the section referring to the adoption of the Report of the Health and Regulation Committee, the deletion of the words Youth and Seniors in the first line and the insertion of the words Health and Regulation, in lieu thereof. 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(01) of 21 May 2012 be received and adopted subject to the deletion of Item 6. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrow: That the Environment and Conservation Committee's Report No 2012(01) of 21 May 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Bromage. The motion was put and carried.

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CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Bromage: That the City Infrastructure Committee's Report No 2012(01) of 21 May 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Pahlke. 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(01) of 21 May 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(01) of 21 May 2012 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's Report No 2012(01) of 21 May 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Bromage. The motion was put and carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Tully: That the Planning and Development Committee's Report No 2012(01) of 22 May 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee's Report No 2012(01) of 22 May 2012 be received and adopted.


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

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Pahlke: That the Tourism and Libraries Committee's Report No 2012(01) of 22 May 2012 be received and adopted subject to Item 3, the numbering of the existing Recommendation to A and inclusion of Recommendation B as below: Insertion of Recommendation B after Recommendation A: RECOMMENDATION

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

B. That the Ipswich City Council congratulate the three winners of the

2012 Viva Cribb Bursary; Ipswich Girls Grammar School Old Girls Association, Ipswich Kindergarten Association and the Marburg Show Society.

Seconded by Councillor Ireland.

ITEM 3 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 3. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Antoniolli is a former parent of the Ipswich Kindergarten Association. 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.

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

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Casos:

That the Community and Customer Service Committee’s Report No 2012(01) of 22 May 2012 be received and adopted.

Seconded by Councillor Morrow.

ITEM 1 Conflict of Interest

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale informed the meeting that he has, or could


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Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale, Councillors Morrison, Attwood, Morrow, Bromage, Antoniolli, Ireland, Pahlke

reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale is a patron and life member of the Ipswich Show Society. 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. In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Morrison informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Morrison has received hospitality from the Ipswich Show Society. Councillor Morrison 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.

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 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Attwood has received hospitality from the Ipswich Show Society. 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. In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Morrow informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Morrow has received hospitality from the Ipswich Show Society. Councillor Morrow came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, she can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

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 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Bromage is a life member and former committee member of the Ipswich Show Society. Councillor Bromage came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, she can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest. 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 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Antoniolli is a member of the Ipswich Show Society. 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


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interest.

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Ireland informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Ireland is a past member of the Ipswich Show Society. Councillor Ireland came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, she can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest. In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Pahlke informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Pahlke has received hospitality from the Ipswich Show Society. Councillor Pahlke 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.

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

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Attwood:

That the City Management and Finance Committee's Report No 2012(01) of 22 May 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale.

ITEM 2 Conflict of Interest Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale, Councillors Attwood and C 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 2. The nature of the interest is that Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale is a past student of St Edmund’s College and a patron of their foundation. 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. 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 2. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Attwood is a past student of St Edmund’s College. 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.


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In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor C Pisasale 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 C Pisasale is a past student of St Edmund’s College. Councillor C 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.

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

MEETING CLOSED The meeting closed at 9:53am

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

21 MAY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Councillors Morrow, Antoniolli and C Pisasale

1. YOUNG PERFORMING ARTIST BURSARY – MAY 2012 With reference to a report by the Cultural Development Officer dated 24 April 2012

concerning requests for Young Performing Artist Bursaries. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide a Young Performing Artist Bursary in the amount of $500 to Allstar

Dance Academy to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida in December 2012 and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 65.06.

B. That Council provide a Young Performing Artist Bursary in the amount of $300 to Tara Lowe to compete in the 16th World Championships in Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California in July 2012 and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 65.06.

2. STREET LINKS – CONNECTING SERVICES TO THE DISADVANTAGED With reference to a report by the Steps to Success Coordinator dated 20 April 2012

concerning the annual Street Links initiative to be held at St Paul’s Hall and d’Arcy Doyle Place on Tuesday, 5 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted.

3. ALLOCATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS APRIL 2012 With reference to a report by the Acting Community Development Manager dated

2 May 2012 concerning the allocation of funds for the Community Development Grants Program.

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

A. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,000.00 to Amberley Toy Library 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 $1,628.55 to Catholic Filipino Chaplaincy of Ipswich towards the costs of their Barrio Fiesta in Ipswich and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 10.23 am.

The meeting closed at 10.27 am. _______________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

22 MAY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor P Pisasale (Mayor)

1. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE IPSWICH BIRD SPECTACULAR “FESTIVAL OF FEATHERS” With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 1 May 2012 concerning

Council’s support to the 2012 Ipswich Bird Spectacular “Festival of Feathers” to be held at the Ipswich Showgrounds on 10 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the Ipswich Bird Spectacular by providing sponsorship of $1,000 as

detailed in the report by the Marketing Manager dated 1 May 2012.

B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich Bird Spectacular to the Ipswich community.

C. That the Marketing Manager arrange for cooperative advertising for the Ipswich Bird

Spectacular, Rosewood Poultry Club Show and the Noel Matthews Memorial Show in the June edition of the Chicken Chat Magazine.

D. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to maximise sponsorship benefits for Council.

2. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE ANNUAL IPSWICH NAIDOC BALL With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 2 May 2012 concerning

Council support to the annual Ipswich NAIDOC Ball to be held 7 July 2012 at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the Ipswich NAIDOC Ball by providing sponsorship of $5,000, as

detailed in the report by the Marketing Manager dated 2 May 2012.

22 MAY 2012 COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the

Community and Customer Service Committee promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich NAIDOC Ball to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to optimise sponsorship benefits for Council.

3. CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE – 1-30 APRIL 2012 With reference to a report by the Operations Manager, Services Queensland dated

11 May 2012 concerning Customer Service delivery activities for the period of 1-30 April 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


4. ON-TIME DELIVERY OF SERVICE REQUESTS -MARCH QUARTER 2012 With reference to a report by the Strategic Client Manager dated 11 May 2012

concerning Council's performance in delivering Service Requests (SRs) within the agreed Council Service Standards for the March Quarter 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


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CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

21 MAY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Bromage (Chairperson); Councillors Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Ireland, Pahlke and Morrison (Observer)

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor) and Antoniolli

1. DELEGATION REPORT – WORKS PROGRAM - "REGULATORY TRAFFIC AND PARKING SIGNS" – 28 MAY 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2012

With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 12 April 2012 concerning the exercise of delegations which require the submission of a report as part of the conditions of delegation for "Regulatory Traffic and Parking Signs" for the period 28 May 2011 to 31 March 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


2. STORMWATER GRATES With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 23 April 2012 concerning stormwater grates throughout the City. RECOMMENDATION

A. That an audit of dedicated and high use bicycle routes be conducted to determine the

presence of older style parallel bar grates as detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 23 April 2012.

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

Councillors on the results of the audit of the dedicated and high use bicycle routes prior to a report being submitted to a future meeting of the City Infrastructure Committee.

C. That a formal replacement program be developed in accordance with the audit findings

for consideration and that any related project design provides for the adequate hydraulic functioning of the gully pit with the newer style grate in place.

21 MAY 2012 CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 3. MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY With reference to a report by the Principal Engineer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated

7 May 2012 concerning the management and funding responsibility for railway level crossing safety.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) formally write to

Queensland Rail & QR National to determine whether Interface Agreements will be developed for the level crossings within Ipswich City Council by September 2012.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) provide a report to a

future meeting of the City Infrastructure Committee outlining any cost and liability issues surrounding the signing of Interface Agreements for the level crossings within Ipswich City Council.

4. RESPONSE TO PETITION RECEIVED FROM RODERICK HOUSE - DIVISION 7 With reference to a report by the Strategic Asset Manager dated 3 May 2012 concerning

a letter and petition received by Council concerning the installation of parking meters in Roderick Street and Pring Street, Ipswich.

RECOMMENDATION

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

B. That the Principal Petitioner be advised of the outcome as detailed in the report by the

Strategic Asset Manager dated 3 May 2012. 5. IPSWICH WASTE SERVICES FEBRUARY 2012 MONTHLY REPORT TO THE OWNER With reference to a report by the Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated

15 March 2012 concerning the Ipswich Waste Services February 2012 Monthly Report to the owner.

RECOMMENDATION


6. IPSWICH WASTE SERVICES JANUARY-MARCH 2012 QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE OWNER With reference to a report by the Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated 18 April 2012

concerning the Ipswich Waste Services January-March 2012 Quarterly Report to the owner.

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CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

22 MAY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Councillor P Pisasale (Mayor), Antoniolli and C Pisasale

1. ALLOCATION COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO 30 APRIL 2012 With reference to a report by the Acting Community Development Manager dated

2 May 2012 regarding allocation of Community Donations. 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 perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that he is a past student of St Edmunds College. 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. 2. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DONATIONS EXCEEDING $10,000 With reference to a report by the Acting Community Development Manager dated

3 May 2012 concerning approval for community donation requests from organisations who have received donations in excess of $10,000 for the current financial year.

RECOMMENDATION

That a community donation of $5,000 be allocated to St Edmund’s College Foundation, and that this amount be funded from Project Number DES00025/10.11.12.

22 MAY 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 3. DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2012-2013 With reference to a report by the Finance Supervisor (Planning & Development) dated

10 May 2012 concerning Developer Contributions for 2012-2013 including the unit rates used for calculating Infrastructure Headworks Contributions.

RECOMMENDATION


_______________________________________________________________________________ 4. REPORT – SPECIAL CITY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET BOARD NO. 2012(01) OF 16 MAY

2012

With reference to the report of the Special City Management and Budget Board No. 2012(01) of 16 May 2012.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the Special City Management and Budget Board No. 2012(01) of

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

_______________________________________________________________________________ 5. REPORT – CITY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET BOARD NO. 2012(02) OF 22 MAY 2012

With reference to the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2012(02) of 22 May 2012.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2012(02) of 22 May 2012

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

_______________________________________________________________________________ 6. RATE NOTICE - ISSUE DATES 2012/2013 With reference to a report by the Rates/Property Specialist dated 11 May 2012

concerning the proposed rate issue timetable for the year ending 30 June 2013. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the previous decision of Council, as per Item 1 of the City Management and

Finance Committee No. 2012(04) of 27 March 2012 and adopted at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 3 April 2012, be repealed.

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B. That the proposed timetable for the issue of rate notices for the 2012-2013 financial year, as detailed below, be adopted:

Period Issue Date Due Date Period from Last Issue

July-Sept 2012 16 July 2012 16 August 2012 13 Weeks

Oct-Dec 2012 15 October 2012 15 November 2012 13 Weeks

Jan-March 2013 14 January 2013 14 February 2013 13 Weeks

April-June 2013 15 April 2013 16 May 2013 13 Weeks

7. QUEENSLAND URBAN UTILITIES - QUARTERLY REPORT - QUARTER ENDED MARCH 2012 With reference to a report by the Development and Relationship Manager dated

11 May 2012 concerning Queensland Urban Utilities’ Quarterly Report to March 2012. RECOMMENDATION


8. RATES INSERTS FOR THE JULY 2012 RATES RELEASE

With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 3 May 2012 concerning the insertion of the following document in the 16 July 2012 Council rates issue:

DL promotional flyer for the 2012 Ipswich 300, V8 Supercars round (3-5 August 2012)

RECOMMENDATION

That the Ipswich 300 V8 Supercars round (3-5 August 2012) promotional flyer be inserted in the 16 July 2012 quarterly rates mail out and that the Chief Financial Officer be advised accordingly.

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The meeting commenced at 11.29 am. The meeting adjourned at 11.34 am. The meeting reconvened at 12.20 pm.

The meeting closed at 12.21 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________

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ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

21 MAY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Bromage (Acting Chairperson); Councillors Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison, Ireland, Casos (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLORS’ APOLOGIES: Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor) and Morrow

1. IPSWICH NATURE CONSERVATION STRATEGY 2008 REVIEW With reference to a report by the Planning Officer (Environmental Management) dated

11 May 2012 concerning the review of the Ipswich Nature Conservation Strategy 2008. RECOMMENDATION


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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

22 MAY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Attwood (Acting Chairperson); Councillors Casos, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Councillor P Pisasale (Mayor), Antoniolli and C Pisasale

1. APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY BUSINESS AMBASSADOR FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – BARBARA GRIEVE

With reference to a report by the Economic Development Manager dated 14 May 2012

concerning the proposed appointment of Barbara Grieve as an Honorary Business Ambassador for the City of Ipswich for activities specific to the People's Republic of China.

RECOMMENDATION


B. That Council appoint Barbara Grieve as an Honorary Business Ambassador for the City of

Ipswich for business development activities specific to the People's Republic of China up to and including 30 June 2013.

2. DIGITAL ECONOMY STRATEGIES With reference to a report by the Job and Skills Development Officer – Skills and

Training dated 11 May 2012 concerning the current status of a project, “Advancing Technology in the Construction Industry” being delivered under Council's Digital Economy Strategies to educate those in the building and construction industry on advancing technology and cloud based applications to establish a leading edge for their construction businesses.

RECOMMENDATION


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B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote the benefits of the project “Advancing Technology in the Construction Industry” and encourage those in the building and construction sector in Ipswich, to participate in the initiative as detailed in the report by the Job and Skills Development Officer – Skills and Training dated 11 May 2012.

3. ADVANCING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY With reference to a report by the Job and Skills Development Officer – Skills and

Training dated 11 May 2012 concerning an application by Ipswich City Council for funding from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for a program to advance the use of technology in the construction industry.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the project to proceed under grant funding from the Department

of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under the LEC Flexible Funding Pool as detailed in the report by the Job and Skills Development Officer – Skills and Training dated 11 May 2012.

B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote the benefits of the project to advance the use of technology in the construction industry and encourage those in the building and construction sector in Ipswich to participate in this initiative.

4. OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – MAJOR PROJECTS - QUARTERLY REPORT -

PERIOD ENDING 31 MARCH 2012 With reference to a report by the Economic Development Team dated 11 May 2012

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

RECOMMENDATION


5. NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK (NBN) 3 YEAR ROLLOUT SCHEDULE FOR IPSWICH With reference to a report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated

11 May 2012 concerning the recent announcement of the NBN fibre three year rollout schedule.

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

consultation with the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator, promote the positive benefits of the NBN to the community.

6. COUNCIL SUPPORT OF THE 2012 QUEENSLAND CLARION AWARDS With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 2 May 2012 concerning

Council support of the annual Queensland Clarion Awards to be held 25 August 2012 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the Clarion Awards by providing sponsorship of $3,500, as detailed

in the report by the Marketing Manager dated 2 May 2012.

B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, promote the positive benefits of the Clarion Awards to the Ipswich community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to optimise sponsorship benefits for Council.

7. MARKETING BRANCH ACTIVITY JANUARY – MARCH 2012 With reference to a report by the Marketing Manager dated 2 May 2012 concerning a

summary of activity undertaken in the Marketing Branch between 1 January 2012 and 31 March 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


_______________________________________________________________________________ 8. APPRECIATION OF SERVICE – SUSAN YATES – MARKETING MANAGER

The Acting Chairperson, Councillor Attwood, on behalf of the Mayor and councillors, expressed Council's appreciation to Susan for her dedicated and professional service with Ipswich City Council over the past four years.

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HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

21 MAY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Councillors Antoniolli and C Pisasale

1. 2012-2013 CAT AND DOG REGISTRATION & MICROCHIPPING PROMOTIONAL PLAN With reference to a report by the Coordinator (Health and Wellbeing) dated 10 May

2012 concerning a promotional plan to increase the rates of registered and microchipped cats and dogs.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Chief Operating Officer (Health, Security and Regulatory Services), in consultation with the Chairperson of the Health and Community Safety Committee, implement the Cat and Dog Registration and Microchipping Promotional Plan, as detailed in Attachment B to the report by the Coordinator (Health and Wellbeing) dated 10 May 2012.

2. LAND PROTECTION FUND PRECEPT PAYMENTS FOR RABBIT CONTROL With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Community Compliance and

Investigation) dated 11 May 2012 concerning precept payments made by Ipswich City Council to the State Government in accordance with the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002.

RECOMMENDATION


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21 MAY 2012 HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)



The meeting closed at 12.10 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

22 MAY 2012

REPORT

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


1. COURT ACTION STATUS REPORT With reference to a report by the Development Planning Manager dated 11 May 2012

concerning the status of outstanding court action. RECOMMENDATION


2. INCLUSION OF THE DROWNING SITE OF THE ‘BABIES OF WALLOON’ IN SCHEDULE 2 -

CHARACTER PLACES OF THE IPSWICH PLANNING SCHEME With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 10 May 2012

concerning the proposed listing of the drowning site of the ‘Babies of Walloon’ being the waterhole located at 470 - 488 Haigslea - Amberley Road, Walloon in Schedule 2 - Character Places of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council determine that the drowning site of the ‘Babies of Walloon’ being the

waterhole and surrounding area measured five metres from the edge of the waterhole as outlined on attached Plan No. 57 entitled ‘Drowning site of the Babies of Walloon’ located at 470 - 488 Haigslea - Amberley Road, Walloon:

1. is of cultural heritage significance; and

2. satisfies the following criterion 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 has a strong or special association with a particular community or

cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons [criterion (h)].

22 MAY 2012 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) B. That Council provisionally enter the place in Schedule 2 - Character Places of the 2006

Ipswich Planning Scheme as a Character Place.

C. That written notice of the listing be given to the rateable 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. 3. TEMPORARY LOCAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT 01/2012 - FLOODING REGULATION With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 14 May 2012

concerning proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2012 - Flooding Regulation (TLPI 2012), being the re-adoption of Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2011 - Flooding Regulation (TLPI 2011) with amendments.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2012 - Flooding Regulation, as detailed in

Attachment A to the report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 14 May 2012, be forwarded for consideration to the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning in accordance with the provisions of Section 105 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) and Statutory Guideline 01/12 - Making and amending local planning instruments.

B. That the Strategic Planning Manager amend Temporary Local Planning Instrument

01/2012 - Flooding Regulation to comply with any conditions imposed by the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

C. That Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power under Section 105 of the

Sustainable Planning Act 2009 to make Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2012 - Flooding Regulation, including any amendments made by the Strategic Planning Manager in accordance with recommendation B.

Conditions

This delegation is subject to the following conditions:

1. Whenever this power is exercised, a record of the exercise shall be made in writing at the time of exercising such power, and a copy thereof shall be kept in such format as determined from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.

2. That prior to exercising the power to make Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2012 - Flooding Regulation, the Chief Executive Officer consult with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Planning and Development Committee in relation to any conditions imposed by the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

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3. This delegation expires on 1 November 2012.

D. That the Strategic Planning Manager attend to the relevant matters associated with the implementation of Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2012 - Flooding Regulation, including:

1. placement of a gazettal notice and public notice advising of the adoption of

Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2012 - Flooding Regulation;

2. placement of a notice on the Council website and inclusion of the relevant documents on Council databases; and

3. forwarding notification of the adoption of Temporary Local Planning Instrument

01/2012 - Flooding Regulation to the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning in accordance with the provisions of Section 105 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) and Statutory Guideline 01/12 - Making and amending local planning instruments.

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AUTHORITY TO COUNCIL FOR THE RIPLEY VALLEY URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA With reference to a report by the Strategic Planning Manager dated 21 May 2012

concerning the proposed transfer of planning powers from the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) to Council for the Ripley Valley Urban Development Area (UDA).

RECOMMENDATION A. That Council agree to the principle of the planning functions relating to the Ripley Valley

Urban Development Area being returned to Council. B. That the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of

the Planning and Development Committee, be authorised to undertake the relevant actions to implement development assessment by Council under the delegation from the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA).

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N O T E S

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

21 MAY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor C Pisasale

1. DELEGATION REPORT – URBAN AND RURAL GREENING PROGRAM - "GRANTING LICENCES AND PERMITS TO USE A PARK" – 1 JANUARY 2012 TO 31 MARCH 2012

With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 10 April 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 January 2012 to 31 March 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


2. KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL QUEENSLAND - GRAFFITI ACTION DAY PROPOSAL With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 22 March 2012 concerning a proposal by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland for a Graffiti Action Day.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council participate in the pilot Graffiti Action Day as detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 22 March 2012.

3. PROPOSED USE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA LAND ON OLD TOOWOOMBA

ROAD, AMBERLEY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CYCLING PRECINCT - DIVISION 10 With reference to a report by the Sport and Recreation Officer (Planning) dated

12 April 2012 concerning the potential development of Lot 1 SP201810 (15.48ha), 148 Old Toowoomba Road, Amberley and the adjacent Lot 2 SP201810 (13.73ha), 92 Old Toowoomba Road, Amberley as a citywide level cycling precinct.

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

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

Mayor, the Chairperson of the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee and divisional Councillors continue discussions with the Department of Defence (RAAF Base Amberley) in regard to the potential future use of Lot 1 SP201810 and Lot 2 SP201810 on Old Toowoomba Road, Amberley as a recreation precinct that encompasses a cycling facility.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation), in consultation with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee and divisional Councillors secure some form of land tenure agreement for the use of Lot 1 SP201810 and Lot 2 SP201810.

C. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) present a report to a future meeting of the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee in regard to the outcomes of these discussions.

4. COMBINED MASTER PLANNING OF MEMORIAL GARDEN PARK AND PUMP YARD PARK,

IPSWICH CENTRAL - DIVISION 7 With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated

1 May 2012 concerning the combined master planning of Memorial Garden Park and Pump Yard Park, Ipswich Central which are both located at 61 Nicholas Street, Ipswich Central and described as Lot 5 on L16205.

RECOMMENDATION

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

identified stakeholders as detailed in the report by the Principal Officer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated 1 May 2012, develop a combined master plan of Memorial Gardens and The Pump Yard Park, Ipswich Central, with particular emphasis on the siting and capacity for additional memorials within the parkland.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) in consultation with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, the Chairperson of the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee, the Chairperson of the Heritage Consultative Committee, the Chairperson of the Heritage Monuments and Memorials Committee and the Chairperson of the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Committee pursue grant funding opportunities for memorials for Memorial Gardens and The Pump Yard Park, Ipswich Central, with consideration to the approaching commemoration of the ANZAC Centenary in 2015.

21 MAY 2012 PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 5. COMMUNITY PETITION REQUESTING UPGRADE OF FACILITIES AND ADDITIONAL

MAINTENANCE FOR THE DOG OFF LEASH AREA IN REX HAWKES PARK - REDBANK PLAINS - DIVISION 3

With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated

1 May 2012 concerning the petition presented by Cr Victor Attwood on behalf of the users of the Rex Hawkes Park dog off leash area, requesting an upgrade of facilities and additional maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) proceed to implement

the proposed capital upgrades as detailed in the report by the Principal Officer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated 1 May 2012, for the Rex Hawkes Park Dog off Leash Area.

B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) in consultation with the divisional Councillor, give consideration to ongoing capital upgrades to the Rex Hawkes Park Dog off Leash Area in subsequent financial years.

C. That the Principal Petitioner be advised accordingly.

**** 6. DRAFT QUEENS PARK MASTER PLAN, LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SIGNAGE STRATEGY - DIVISION 7

With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated

3 May 2012 concerning the draft Queens Park Master Plan (QPMP), Land Management Plan (QPLM) and Signage Strategy.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council adopt the Draft Queens Park Master Plan, Queens Park Land Management

Plan and Signage Strategy, as detailed in the report by the Principal Officer (City Infrastructure Planning) dated 3 May 2012.

B. 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 proceed to implement the Draft Queens Park Master Plan and Queens Park Land Management Plan as funding allows.

C. That Council write to those applicants that gave submissions on the Draft Queens Park

Master Plan, Queens Park Land Management Plan and Signage Strategy thanking them for their submission.

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



The meeting closed at 9.05 am. _______________________________________________________________________________ **** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 29 May 2012 for amendment ****

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

22 MAY 2012

REPORT

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


1. VISITOR/TOURISM STATISTICS – 2011 CALENDAR YEAR With reference to a report by the Tourism Development Manager dated 3 May 2012

concerning visitor statistics for the City of Ipswich for the 2011 calendar year. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Tourism Development Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the

Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, promote the positive benefits of tourism.

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

Ipswich Tourism Operators Network (ITON) and Ipswich Tourism Operators Network participants, explore the opportunities arising from the research findings.

C. That the Tourism Development Manager annually commission visitor/tourism statistics

from Tourism Research Australia for the Ipswich Local Government Area. 2. SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – APRIL 2012 With reference to a report by the Young People’s Librarian dated 20 April 2012

concerning the Ipswich Library and Information Service's Young People's School Holiday Program held during the school holiday period from 2 - 13 April 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, be authorised to promote library programs that support the development of literacy skills and library habits for the young people of the Ipswich region.

22 MAY 2012 TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01) 3. 2012 VIVA CRIBB BURSARY WINNERS With reference to a report by the Digital Archivist dated 11 April 2012 concerning the

announcement of the 2012 Viva Cribb Bursary winners.

**** RECOMMENDATION That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, continue to promote the positive aspects of the Viva Cribb Bursary to the greater Ipswich community.

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**** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 29 May 2012 for amendment ****

YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(01)

21 MAY 2012

REPORT

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

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Councillors Morrow, Antoniolli and C Pisasale

1. SENIORS CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING HELD 22 FEBRUARY 2012 With reference to a report by the Seniors & Disabilities Community Development Officer

dated 12 April 2012 forwarding for Council's information the minutes of the meeting of the Seniors Consultative Group held on 22 February 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


2. PROPOSED SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – JULY 2012 With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer dated 1 May 2012

concerning Council’s coordination and contribution to the activities during the July school holiday period for young people aged 12 – 17 years.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the implementation of the July School Holiday Program as detailed

in the report by the Youth Development Officer dated 1 May 2012.

B. That the Community Development Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Youth and Seniors Committee and divisional Councillors, promote the July School Holiday program to the community.

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