Minutes in a Second

Hepburn Shire Council, 25 November 2025

Checked

Decisions

  1. Confirm minutes of 28 Oct 2025 and 18 Nov 2025 meetings

    Minutes were confirmed as previously circulated, carried 25 Nov 2025.

  2. Extend public participation time by 15 minutes

    Council approved a 15-minute extension to public participation time, carried 25 Nov 2025.

  3. Dispose of seven surplus properties, including EOI for affordable housing

    Council declared seven properties surplus; EOI process encouraged affordable housing providers for properties a–e, with f and g sold on the open market.

  4. Keep Rea Lands Reserve at 42 Raglan St as a public park

    Council resolved the reserve will not be considered for sale and will remain a public park, with improved signage and a formalised community-use arrangement.

  5. Fund Clunes masterplan with $60,000 for up to 12 months

    Council noted $60,000 (up to 12 months) additional funding required and referred it for 2026/27 budget consideration.

Other notable items

  • Council will not consolidate Clunes sport and recreation to a new greenfield site.
  • Bull Milgate masterplan progress continues.
  • Community concerns raised about rezoning investigations and consultation.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council live-streamed the meeting via its YouTube channel.
  • Open Access libraries enable unstaffed access during extended hours.
69 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 8, 9, 18, 19, 27