Hepburn Shire Council, 25 February 2025
CheckedDecisions
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Approve eight-lot subdivision at 12–14 Vanina Street, Hepburn
Planning permit granted for an eight-lot subdivision at 12–14 Vanina Street, Hepburn. Motion moved by Cr Lesley Hewitt, seconded by Cr Shirley Cornish.
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Defer ESC waste service charge cap variation pending guideline clarity
Council deferred the ESC application until greater clarity of Ministerial Good Practice Guidelines is provided. Motion moved by Cr Brian Hood, seconded by Cr Shirley Cornish; carried unanimously.
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Approve 2024/25 Quarter 2 budget adjustments to the amended budget
Approved budget adjustments to the 2024/2025 amended budget, with a net favourable movement of $11k. Motion moved by Cr Brian Hood, seconded by Cr Lesley Hewitt; carried.
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Confirm Ordinary Meeting minutes from 17 December 2024
Ordinary Meeting minutes from 17 December 2024 were confirmed. Motion moved by Cr Lesley Hewitt, seconded by Cr Shirley Cornish; carried (For: 6, Against: Nil, Abstained: 1).
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Note no decisions made under temporary extended financial delegations
Council noted no decisions were made under temporary extended financial delegations during the election period. Motion moved by Cr Tony Clark, seconded by Cr Tim Drylie; carried unanimously.
Other notable items
- Community concerns raised about a projected $4m cash shortfall and a proposed 7% rate cap impact.
- Clunes public pool repairs discussed, with a specialist report expected this week.
- Chanter Lane Road repair timing questioned; completion indicated before end June 2026.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Council meetings are live-streamed and recorded via the YouTube channel.
- Planning permit conditions require telecommunications connectivity and fibre-ready facilities.
- Council Plan and Annual Plan progress reports to be published on Council’s website.