The future of the small pocket of land in South Bullarto was discussed at a public meeting in the Bullarto Hall last Friday night.

Cr Mutimer was responding to Coliban ward residents who wanted to relocate to Hepburn Shire about three years ago.

Seven of the 10 residents in South Bullarto attended the meeting and asked for more information on rezoning.

Cr Mutimer said people wanted to know about road maintenance, rates, property valuation and the costs involved.

"We have to do some more homework," she said.

"It's the first time Moorabool Shire is keen to move forward."

Cr Mutimer said the rezoning was a special case.

"It's an anomaly. We don't see it as setting a precedent," Cr Mutimer said.

However, South Bullarto resident David Reilly said if the rezoning got the go-ahead, people would be able to have a choice to change from shire to shire.

He also said that the whole of Hepburn and Moorabool shires should have an opinion, not just South Bullarto ratepayers.

"Every person should have the opportunity to vote," Mr Reilly said.

"At the meeting people were voting for people who weren't there. It wasn't democratic or open."

Mr Reilly was concerned that Bobbys Lane in Moorabool Shire would not be repaired if it was rezoned.

"My questions weren't answered," he said.

"I don't know what will happen to our rates, benefits and services."

Moorabool Shire Council mayor Peter Russell believed it was "a good neighbour policy" to hold the meeting, while Cr Pat Toohey of Woodland ward said it was initiated by Hepburn Shire Council and Cr Mutimer.

Cr Toohey said the meeting was held to seek community views on the rezoning.

"It's been an issue for quite a number of years," he said.

"We will seek views first off."

Cr Toohey said other shire ratepayers weren't notified about the meeting because it only concerned the 10 ratepayers in South Bullarto.

"It's a small matter of concern," he said.

"They were very pleased that two shires initiated to meet the community."

Cr Toohey said he looked forward to meeting the community and keeping them informed.

Another public meeting is expected to be held in about four weeks.