Minutes 28-03-01 - Shire of Shark Bay

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ORDINARY COUNCIL MINUTES - 28 MARCH 2001 Page 26 It is yet to complete the footpath program and the Black Spot works on Denham Road. WC 4.3 Plant PL 101 The hire of a vibe roller for the shoulders work has proved to be a hard task. One was eventually hired from Cockburn Hire but the pick up has been delayed because of a breakdown. With more and more works happening with MRWA perhaps Council needs to look at a secondhand vibe roller. The same applies regarding a small tractor. The semi side tipper is due for replacement next year. I would like to not sell the existing tipper but purchase another one to be able to road train. The Caterpillar 928F front end loader is also due for replacement next year but this machine has only done 6,800 hours out of the recommended 10,000 hours. The changeover of this machine could be deferred. An additional accommodation caravan was looked at at Ross' Auctions held in Perth. The van went above the budgeted amount. As these types of vans are getting scarce a higher budget figure may be required. With the MRWA works trip meters will shortly have to be installed in maintenance trucks for accurate readings. The gardener requires a vehicle to be utilised to his full potential. present using his own vehicle. He is at Other areas that need to be looked at are the Cox ride-on mower (it takes around 18 hours to mow the oval), additional land and shed storage at the depot, MRWA campsite at the Overlander. Additional plant and equipment needs to be discussed at the meeting with the view of options and paths that can be taken, eg hire or purchase. Legal Implications Nil. Policy Implications Not applicable. Financial Implications Not applicable. Strategic Implications Not applicable. Recommendation That the information be received. Voting Requirements Simple Majority Required. Date of Report 21 March 2001 The Works Committee considered the following additional plant. Loader Cr Crawford concerned at using other loaders than Caterpillar. The Works Supervisor advised that small Komoto has poor reputation but larger equipment have better reputation.
ORDINARY COUNCIL MINUTES - 28 MARCH 2001 Page 27 The Works Committee agreed to leave the loader in the budget and if not purchased then budgeted monies to be transferred to Plant Reserve. Vibe Roller and Rubber Gutts Roller The Works Supervisor advised that a good vibe roller would cost in the vicinity of $170,000. The Useless Loop Road works will need 2 vibe roller. Suggested that one is hired and one purchased. Purchasing extra equipment means an extra person to operate the equipment. Priority is in rubber gutts roller for edging work for MRWA. Vibe roller needed for edging. Both rollers will be required on Useless Loop Road. Both to be included in the budget for deliberation. Side Tipper The Works Committee agreed that entry side tipper should be included in the budget deliberations. MRWA Camp at Overlander The Chief Executive Officer to follow the acquisition of MRWA camp at Overlander. Accommodation Caravan That the Works Supervisor be authorised to purchase a caravan to the value of $12,000 instead of the current $8,000 and if expended the over expenditure be treated as unbudgeted for the 2000/01 financial year. Trip Meters MRWA require accurate readings on maintenance trucks. Costs are in the vicinity of $700 each. Council requires two for existing vehicles Tractor Need has arisen for a small tractor. Current tractor used currently on MRWA verge works. Costs could be in the vicinity of $68,000-70,000. A 70-80 hp tractor be included in budget consideration. Gardeners Ute Gardener not being used to full potential. Suggested that a 4x2 vehicle be purchased at an approximate cost of $21,000. Cox Mower The Works Supervisor suggested an upgrade to a 60" mower from the current 28" mower. Very inefficient with current mower. Probably wound not see a contractor interested in lawn cutting due to capital outlay.. Utilities - Long Range Tanks, Roo Bars and Spotlights It was recommended that all specifications for works utilities in the future include long range tanks, roo bars and spotlights when exchanged or purchased. Moved Cr Cane Seconded Mr Waddell That the recommendation be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Moved Cr Crawford Seconded Cr Hoult That the Works Supervisor be authorised to purchase a caravan up to the value of $12,000 instead of the current $8,000 and if expended the over expenditure be treated as unbudgeted for the 2000/01 financial year. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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