Hepburn Shire Council, 21 February 2023
CheckedDecisions
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Approve officer delegation for Trentham Pavilion contract variations up to 20%
Officers delegated to approve future variations for HEPBU.RFT2021.135 up to a cumulative 20% of the original contract sum; carried unanimously.
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Admit Trentham Pavilion upgrade item as urgent business
HEPBU.RFT2021.135 admitted as urgent business under Governance Rules Division 3, item 20; carried with no votes against or abstentions.
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Proceed with Solar Savers for 15 residential properties, with $100,000 budget
Proceeded with Solar Savers 2022/2023 for 15 residential properties; budget $100,000; repayment starts 31 October 2023; notice of intention to declare a special charge given.
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Adopt Hepburn Shire Disability Action Plan 2023–2026
Adopted following consultation and public exhibition from 21 December 2022 to 22 January 2023.
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Receive and note February 2023 Mayor, Councillor and CEO reports
Mayor and Councillor reports received and noted; CEO February 2023 report received and noted.
Other notable items
- Community feedback sought better information on Council’s affordable housing powers.
- Public questions raised on The Rex sale governance and community facility funding plans.
- Solar Savers special rates charge intention for 15 eligible households.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Council meetings live-streamed and recorded via Facebook, with recordings on Council’s website.
- Participate Hepburn used for consultation on the Disability Action Plan.
- Disability Action Plan includes actions addressing digital inclusion and digital barriers.