Minutes 28-03-01 - Shire of Shark Bay

ORDINARY COUNCIL MINUTES - 28 MARCH 2001 Page 34
the number of personnel and the number of projects and standard duties being
performed restricts the amount of time physically available for ranger duties.
Council currently budgets approximately $12,494 (450 hours) per annum for
ranger duties. Only 76 hours of this allocation has been used to date.
Conversations with the Works Supervisor have revealed that there is likely to be
an increased workload in the ranger duties area for a number of reasons.
1 Duties involved in jetty activities when Council takes over from
Department of Transport.
2 Attending to bushfire matters each October.
3 Checking regularly on camping grounds and illegal camping.
4 Attending to parking related issues on foreshore.
5 Dog control.
6 Animal control.
7 Pound duties.
8 Attending court/issuing infringements.
9 Administering Off Road Vehicles Act.
10 Can become Special Constable for RSPCA.
11 Enforcing of Litter Act.
It is envisaged that a permanent part time employee would be sufficient for these
duties.
Legal Implications
At present Council may not be fulfilling its obligations as specified under the Dog
Act and Regulations, Fire Regulations, Off Road Vehicles Act and Litter Act.
Policy Implications
Not applicable.
Financial Implications
Costs associated with ranger duties need to be reviewed for the 2001/02 financial
year.
Strategic Implications
Achieves a safer and more acceptable environment for Denham residents.
Recommendation
That Council consider this matter in its 2001/2002 budget deliberations.
Voting Requirements
Simple Majority Required.
Date of Report 21 March 2001
The Chief Executive Officer advised that the complainant was unwilling to lodge
pound complaint. Suggested that letters be sent to owners of troublesome dogs.
The Finance and Administration Manager pointed out the actual hours spent on
ranger patrols versus budgeted hours.
The Chief Executive Officer raised the issue of disposing of impounded dogs.
The Chief Executive Officer and Works Supervisor to discuss ranger patrols whilst
The Town Supervisor, Mr George Christie, is on long service leave.
Moved Cr Cane
Seconded Mr Hook
That the recommendation be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY