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Hepburn Shire Council, 17 December 2024

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Decisions

  1. Adopt revised planning delegations for 18-month trial

    Delegated planning staff may determine permit applications from 18 Dec 2024 to 30 Jun 2026, with conditions and referral thresholds.

    Carried p. 35 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Award motor grader tender to William Adams CAT

    Tender HEPBURFT2024.02 awarded for $364,500 (excl. GST); CEO authorised to sign the contract.

    Carried p. 43 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Award bulk emulsion supply tender to Fulton Hogan Industries

    Tender HEPBURFT2024.01 awarded for a three-year contract with a two-year extension option at Council’s sole discretion.

    Carried p. 47 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Confirm minutes of 16 September 2024 and 26 November 2024

    Council confirmed the minutes of both meetings.

    Carried p. 5 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Council received and noted Audit and Risk Committee recommendations from 9 September 2024.
  • Community concern raised about planning delegation changes reducing residents’ appeal rights.
  • Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) officially opened.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Updated instruments of delegation and planning registers published on the council website.
  • Planning delegation call-in process: Councillors can ‘call in’ a planning permit to a Councillor briefing if a minimum of three Councillors seek such a ‘call-in’.
62 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 5, 35, 43, 47