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Hepburn Shire Council, 16 April 2024

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Decisions

  1. Request Midland Highway speed limit reduction to 80km/h

    Council requests CEO write to the Department of Transport and Planning to reduce sections between Creswick and Ballarat from 100 km/h to 80 km/h. Motion carried (6 for, 1 against).

    Carried p. 6 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Admit urgent condolence motion for McGuire family

    Condolences were extended to the McGuire family of Clunes for Hannah Maguire. Motion carried unanimously.

    Carried p. 7 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Issue planning permit for 12 White Hills Road, Creswick

    Permit granted for a four-lot subdivision and removal of limited native vegetation. Carried with division recorded (For: 5; Against: 2).

    Carried p. 17 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Endorse April 2024 CEO and councillor reports

    Mayor’s and Councillors’ reports and the CEO’s April 2024 report were received and noted.

    p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • FOGO bin TV advertising cost was discussed, including $5,500 and rate impacts.
  • Young Mayors Program launched, with nominations invited.
  • Special meeting set for 30 April on township structure plans and rural strategy.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council live-streamed via its Facebook page; recordings are on the website.
  • Planning and engineering digital requirements include as-constructed plans in PDF and DWG for GIS integration.
385 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 6, 7, 9, 17