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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL

19 AUGUST 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DECLARATION OF OPENING / ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS ........................ 3

2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED) ......................................................................................... 3

3. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE ................ 3

4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ............................................................................................. 3

5. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE .............................................................. 3

6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / SUBMISSIONS............................................... 3

6.1 Recommencement of Mining at the St George/Water Tank Hill Underground Mine .............................................................................................. 3

7. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS.......................................................................................... 3

8. CONFIRMATIONS OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS ................................. 4

8.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15 July 2016 ..................................... 4 8.2 Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 14 July 2016 ........................................ 4

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDING MEMBER WITHOUT DISCUSSION ............ 4

10. PETITIONS....................................................................................................................... 4

11. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS ................................................................................ 4

12. BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS ............................................ 4

13. REPORTS ......................................................................................................................... 4

13.1 Community Benefit Fund Applications - Meekatharra School of the Air & Parents and Citizens Committee and Mount Magnet Dart Team ................... 5

13.2 Mount Magnet Visitor Centre ............................................................................. 9 13.3 BP Service Roadhouse Closure and Associated Issues .................................... 11 13.4 Tourism Projects – MEG Regional Matters ...................................................... 13 13.5 Rating Service ................................................................................................... 16 13.6 Members Allowances ........................................................................................ 18 13.7 Fees and Charges - 2016/2017 .......................................................................... 20 13.8 Budget 2016/2017 ............................................................................................. 22 13.9 Works Manager's Report................................................................................... 24 13.10 Accounts for Payment to 31 July 2016 ............................................................. 26 13.11 Financial Activity Statement to 30 June 2016 .................................................. 27 13.12 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 Statistics (For Information Only) ........................... 29

14. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN ............................ 36

15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING ......................................................... 36

16. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS........................................................................................ 36

17. URGENT BUSINESS INTRODUCED BY DECISION OF THE MEETING .............. 36

17.1 Confidential Report - CEO Recruitment - WALGA ........................................ 36

18. ELECTED MEMBER MATTERS ................................................................................. 36

19. NEXT MEETING ........................................................................................................... 36

20. CLOSURE OF MEETING ............................................................................................. 36

21. CERTIFICATION BY CHAIRMAN ............................................................................. 36

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Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council In Council Chambers, 90 Hepburn Street, Mount Magnet

19 August 2016 at 1:00pm

PREAMBLE The Mount Magnet Shire Council embraces the Heritage of the land on which we meet. Council pays respect to the Elders and Ancestors of this land. Council acknowledges the Culture forever

embedded with the custodians of the Country.

1. DECLARATION OF OPENING / ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS The Shire President, Cr Jorgen Jensen, opened the meeting at 1.00PM.

2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED) Present: Cr Jorgen Jensen (Presiding Person), Cr Jason

Homewood, Cr Eliz Morris and Cr Karen Williams.

Apologies: Cr Joe O’Brien, Cr Carole Minney and Cr Mary Ford.

Leave of Absence (Previously Granted): Nil. Also in attendance: Gary Martin (Acting Chief Executive

Officer). Members of Public: Geoffrey Schafer

3. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE Nil.

4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Nil.

5. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Nil.

6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / SUBMISSIONS 6.1 Recommencement of Mining at the St George/Water Tank Hill Underground

Mine 1.03pm to 1.20 pm Presentation by Mt Magnet Gold Pty Ltd General Manager Tim Blyth, Mt Magnet Gold Pty Ltd Mining Manager Liz Jones and Ramelius Resources Approvals Manager Steve Day attended and gave the Council a briefing on the proposed works associated with the St.George/Water Tank Hill project. 1.20pm to 1.30pm Sergeant Fogarty attended the meeting and provided the Council with an overview of recent activities by the Mount Magnet Police.

7. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Morris That the meeting be closed to the public to consider confidential item 16.1 Chief Executive Officer Recruitment Report. Resolution No 2016-090 CARRIED 4/0

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The meeting was closed to the public at 1.30pm. Item 16.1 was brought forward. WALGA Recruitment Consultant Lydia Highfield attended the meeting by telephone hookup and briefed the Council on the applications received.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Homewood Seconded: Cr Williams That the meeting be opened to the public. Resolution No 2016-091 CARRIED 4/0

8. CONFIRMATIONS OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 8.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15 July 2016

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Homewood That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15 July 2016 as circulated be confirmed as a true and correct record of proceedings. Resolution No 2016-092 CARRIED 4/0 8.2 Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 14 July 2016

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Homewood That: 1. The minutes of the Special Meeting held on 14 July 2016 as circulated be amended by

replacing the wording re-opened with closed; and 2. Subject to the above amendment, the minutes be confirmed as a true and correct record of

proceedings. Resolution No 2016-093 CARRIED 4/0

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDING MEMBER WITHOUT DISCUSSION Nil.

10. PETITIONS Nil.

11. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS Nil.

12. BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Nil.

13. REPORTS

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Homewood That report item 12.8 Budget 2016/2017 be brought forward. Resolution No 2016-094 CARRIED 4/0

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13.1 Community Benefit Fund Applications - Meekatharra School of the Air &

Parents and Citizens Committee and Mount Magnet Dart Team Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration To consider, and, if thought appropriate, to approve the following applications: 1. Meekatharra School of the Air and Parents and Citizens Committee funding request in

respect of travel and accommodation and incidental costs associated with its Year 5/6 class trip to Canberra in 2017.

2. Mount Magnet Dart Team's funding request in respect of fees associated with attending the Geraldton Darts Carnival on the 20th and 21st of August 2016.

Applicant’s Submission 1. Meekatharra School of the Air & Parents and Citizens Committee's application was

received on 22 July 2016. A copy of the application is attached. 2. Mount Magnet Dart Team's application was received on 29 July 2016. A copy of the

application is attached. Background Nil. Comment The author has no knowledge of the Council’s policy on such donations and this item is put forward for the Council’s determination. Consultation President Jorgen Jensen. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications I am not fully aware of this fund or how it operates but it seems that funding contributions of $45,000 have been paid into the Community Benefit Fund, and funding commitments have been made totalling $39,717, so there is current uncommitted funding of $5,283 available. We are due to invoice Mt Magnet Gold for a further $15,000 this month. Strategic Implications Nil. Voting Requirements Simple Majority.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Morris Seconded: Cr Homewood That: 1. Funding from the Ramelius Resources Community Benefit Fund amounting to $1,500 be

approved for Meekatharra School of the Air & Parents and Citizens Committee in respect of travel and accommodation and incidental costs associated with its Year 5/6 class trip to Canberra in 2017.

Resolution No 2016-095 CARRIED 4/0

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION

Moved: Cr Morris Seconded: Cr Williams 2. Funding from the Ramelius Resources Community Benefit Fund amounting to $_____ be

approved for the Mount Magnet Darts teams in respect of fees associated with attending the Geraldton Darts Carnival on the 20th and 21st of August 2016.

Resolution No 2016-096 LOST 4/0 The Council believes that the request did not meet the guidelines for the fund and that it was not intended to fund family groups.

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13.2 Mount Magnet Visitor Centre Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration To inform Council on the status of the Visitor Centre Accreditation and Development Proposal and delay in moving forward with this project. Applicant’s Submission Nil. Background The Shire received a Grant from Tourism WA and had engaged a consultant, Dr John Gates from Megaphone Media to prepare a business plan for the Centre. Dr Gates presented his draft report to the Council at the meeting held 15 July 2016. Comment Following the presentation of Dr Gates draft report it was the intent that the Council be provided with a report and recommendations for the completion of the report and its implementation. In the current circumstances with the management of the Shire, and particularly the lack of an adopted budget, it has not been possible to allocate the time necessary to study the draft report and to make recommendations for the Council’s consideration. It is necessary for the Shire to fulfil its obligations under the terms of the grant and also for the Council to give due consideration to the final report and the actions necessary to manage the Visitors Centre in an effective manner. There are several issues relating to the management and operations of the Visitor Centre that require consideration and improvement. However these also require budget provisions to allow changes to be made and the report recommendation(s) implemented. As a result no action has taken place on progressing this project until after the budget has been adopted and the Council has had the opportunity to consider the actions necessary. Consultation Dr Gates Tourism WA Statutory Environment The Shire needs to comply with the terms of the Grant Agreement. Risk Analysis The Visitor Centre is a critical Shire infrastructure and service to tourists and visitors to the town. Currently it is operating at a basic level and problems exist with even manning the Centre each day. This highlights the need for the development of a suitable management regime and the development of the Centre into a more attractive and productive facility. The development of the Centre will require strong Council support and financial commitment. The strength of that financial commitment will be subject to the budget process and competing priority’s. Policy Implications Nil.

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Financial Implications Unknown at this time. The Council is holding a budget workshop on Friday 12 August which should provide a clearer understanding of the Shire’s financial position and budget. Strategic Implications The Visitor Centre is a significant asset that needs to be utilised to its capacity. Voting Requirements Simple Majority.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Morris Seconded: Cr Homewood That the Council acknowledges the status of this project and that consideration will be given to funding options in the Budget process. Resolution No 2016-097 CARRIED 4/0

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13.3 BP Service Roadhouse Closure and Associated Issues Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration The closure of the BP Roadhouse in town has created several issues that the Council needs to consider, including a potential proposal for a 24 hour unmanned fuel distribution service. Applicant’s Submission At this time there is no “Applicant” but it is expected that an applicant will emerge. Background The BP Roadhouse in Mount Magnet recently closed down completely, the fuel bowsers removed and the premises fenced off. The Shire received no formal notice of this closure although rumours were circulating. Apart from the loss of employment, loss of the service and fuel competition, and a business situated on the main town intersection, the closure and lack of notice impacted on many. For example, the Shire itself held BP Fuel Cards but has not been notified of the closure of the facility until raised with BP. Similarly, heavy haulage truckers have been overheard asking what has happened to the BP fuel and the problem if they relied upon a BP Fuel Card. The Shire has had tentative approaches from fuel companies expressing some interest to quickly establishing a 24 hour unmanned fuel Outlet on the two Shire vacant lots adjacent to the BP Site. Comment The background above is simply to inform the Council of the current situation and to allow consideration of the Council’s position on the closure and any potential application for a 24 hour unmanned fuel site, and where that may be located. The issues associated with the actual closure are basically forgone conclusions and the Shire’s disappointment has been expressed. One issue that may arise is the erection of the Cyclone wire security fence without any consultation with the Shire, however even that, although unsightly is probably necessary or the actual buildings may well be vandalised and be a worse sight. Any proposal for the establishment of a 24 hour facility will involve issues such as: Land ownership and any disposal such as by a lease arrangement either by a competitive

process or by a private treaty arrangement. Both have statutory requirements and involve time.

It is likely that the Council would not agree to a long term lease arrangement with the preference being the redevelopment and provision of another Roadhouse type facility on the current site.

The 24 hour unmanned facilities are highly mobile and can be taken away as quickly as they are established.

The need for Unleaded as well as Diesel fuel. Truck access and egress on to the main Street/Highway. Town planning implications with correct zoning or amendment processes. The potential for a unmanned facility to detract from any new Roadhouse proposal. Consultation BP Australia – various Shire President Works Manager Fuel Companies Department of Planning

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Statutory Environment Any proposal is likely to involve statutory provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 in regards to disposal of property, and The Shire Town Planning Scheme. A short term lease arrangement is possibly the best outcome so that notice can be given in future to remove the facility to allow another Roadhouse. Risk Analysis The key risks identified to date are meeting compliance requirements against any proposal for a quick installation, the potential for any unmanned facility to deter any future Roadhouse proposal and the risk of doing nothing deterring any new unmanned facility. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications The key financial consideration will relate to the disposal of land and the terms of any sale or lease. That may be a monthly lease fee, a levy per litre sold or a mix of the two. Strategic Implications The development of the commercial centre is a key strategic objective of maintaining the town and Shire. Voting Requirements Simple Majority

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Morris Seconded: Cr Homewood That the Council: 1. Note the closure of the BP Roadhouse. 2. Provide the Chief Executive Officer with direction in regards to its preferred position if

an application is made to establish a 24 hour unmanned fuel outlet in town (as follows) 3. The Council indicated it supported a disposal of the property based on a lease

arrangement for an initial 12 month period with further options of 6 months with a monthly lease payment plus a possible 1c/litre arrangement and on the condition that the costs associated with the disposal and lease preparation were at the cost of the proponent.

Resolution No 2016-098 CARRIED 4/0

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13.4 Tourism Projects – MEG Regional Matters Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration The development of tourism on a Murchison regional basis and consideration of associated individual projects. Applicant’s Submission The Murchison Executive Group (MEG) recently met at Yalgoo on 25 July 2016 and business included several regional tourism initiatives to be considered by member councils and for commitments and budget provisions. Background The MEG consists of the local neighbouring Shire’s Chief Executive Officer’s who met to discuss various matters of regional concern. The Group is not a decision making body and it is the responsibility of each Chief Executive Officer to inform their respective councils and seek any specific approvals. The cooperative approach and coordination of tourism in the region has been a long term objective of MEG. At the recent meeting the following items were discussed. Regional Murchison Tourism Officer as discussed at Economic Forum. 1. Shires formally agree after discussion and ratification with council in response to the

Economic Forum, to contribute $20-25k per annum to host a regional tourism officer position. Discuss, formalise or ratify. Some Shires have committed to this concept but not all which will possibly make it difficult to envisage a Regional Tourism Officer coming to fruition. Pre-Budgeted amounts can be utilised by respective councils for other Tourism related activities and projects or returned to Shire budget for other means and purpose. The following shires have committed budget monies; Cue, Sandstone, Meekatharra and Mt Magnet (by the previous Chief Executive Officer).

2. MEG to reconfirm the commitment with Councils to continue AGO advertising spend as

discussed at November meeting (New CEO’s to consider) Approx. $3k per council ensures Newspaper and Magazine advertising via AGO network. All shires (7 including Wiluna) committed to $3k for the 16/17 financial year. This money is to be forwarded to Australia’s Golden Outback “being for AGO Murchison Region Specific Advertising”. Action: AGO to invoice each Shire directly. NB: Subject to council ratification and; This will enable both the Shires and AGO to plan in a consistent manner for the upcoming 3 tourist seasons and enable AGO to reproduce the Murchison Holiday Planner and its distribution in preparation for each upcoming tourism season. Action: AGO to invoice each shire $6k directly (Murchison Shire will need to confirm this amount) in September or October of 2016. This will be reviewed annually in the MEG July meeting.

3. Geotourism and recent RGS Application to MWDC was discussed and subject to council ratification a nominal fee of $5k per council is mooted IF external funding sources are able to be accessed. See Email to all councils highlighting this project sent by Adam Murszewski and attached with Minutes.

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CEO’s notionally agreed to commit $5k per LGA towards this developing Geotourism project for 2016/17 financial year. The Geotourism element of funding can be reassessed once the outcome of recent applications success or otherwise is known. All Shire CEO’s agreed notionally (subject to council ratification) to commit a total of $13k to tourism budgets for upcoming 16/17 financial year – the remaining funds of this total amount could/may be utilised for further Murchison Holiday Planner reprints in the future OR any other regional collaboration efforts in regards engaging an officer to carry out promotional and marketing activities or whatever tourism based activity the Murchison Shires view as a priority as it/they arise. This amount above would include consideration of hiring a locally based consultant to carry out duties of promotion, website maintenance etc. Frances Jones was contacted and is to deliver her list of duties and an annual service fee quote (If Frances decides to engage with the process – still making her mind up) so that Shires can assess the value for money and individually pay consultant directly for their Shire’s share of the total cost per annum. An annual review of activities and cost would be a necessity. Shires seek a 1

st

October 2016 start date for this process and await advice from local consultant. Each shire would be invoiced individually by the consultant 1

st October each year for as long

as the agreed arrangement is retained. Approximate budget allocation of $10k per annum in total, and individual Shire’s would pay $1666.70 each per annum for this service/activity. This means each council would require an annual budget allocation of $12,666.70 each to ensure the above actions can occur (Rounded total figure of $13k).

Comment The objective of a regional approach to tourism promotion is sound and this is an important part of the Shire’s economic development activities. The Shire is involved in a range of tourist/visitor activities with the Caravan Park and Visitor Centre and tourism promotion helps support these activities. It is appreciated that the Shire budget is tight and the Council will need to closely consider each proposal and these items are put forward for consideration. Consultation The MEG regional local governments. Statutory Environment Nil. Risk Analysis There is little risk identified with this project apart from that of the Shire being identified as not being supportive of regional cooperation. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications There are two separate proposals to be considered: A budget provision of $25,000 towards a possible regional tourism officer position. A budget provision of $13,000 for normal tourism related advertising activities. As mentioned above the likelihood of the regional tourism officer project proceeding is slight as it would depend upon all or most councils agreeing. I am aware that Yalgoo has not made budget provision. However, as Mount Magnet was a proactive proponent of this shared position it is recommended that the Council make budget provision and on the basis if it does not proceed that allocation is available for other tourism related projects or can be reapplied to another project.

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Strategic Implications Tourism development is a key strategic objective. Voting Requirements Simple Majority

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Homewood That the Council: 1. Budget the amount of $25,000 towards the potential regional Tourism Officer position. 2. Budget the amount of $13,000 for regional tourism advertising and projects including

Geotourism. Resolution No 2016-098 CARRIED 4/0 Note: The Council added “including Geotourism” for clarity.

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13.5 Rating Service Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration To seek the Council’s approval to engage IT Vision to provide an external rate management service for 2016/2017 with possible extension to future years. Background The Shire’s most significant source of revenue is its rate income of some $1.2M per year. The Shire does not employ a dedicated Rates Officer and this is a task historically carried out by the Finance Manager and Finance Officer. In the short time that I have been here as the Chief Executive Officer I have formed the view that this is unsatisfactory and that it is likely that the Shire’s Rate records are inaccurate. This view is formed in part from the interaction that has arisen from the Rate collection process commenced by the previous Chief Executive Officer and issues such as no Rate Notice issued, payments made in part or in full, payment plans entered into but still subjected to debt collection processes, and the reimbursement of Pensioner Concessions. The large rate arrear amount is itself a significant indication of the requirement for a far more organised and rigid rate control environment. Currently the Finance area consists of the Finance Manager and a temp from LOGO. Both officers are putting in long hours and dealing with multiple and competing demands for their time and input with the budget preparation and end of year accounting the highest priority, but with other priorities arising daily. In all an unsatisfactory situation that requires attention and this is unstainable in its current form. However, a significant factor that will impact on the issuing of Rate Notices for 2016/2017 is the requirement for the Financial Manager to take leave for personal reasons from 7 September to the 27 September 2016, the period when it is most likely and essential for the Rate notices to be issued. Apart from the statutory requirements to issue rate notices, it will be essential that the notices are sent out properly and promptly for the purposes of cash flow. In normal circumstances the leave at that time would not have been requested, or indeed approved, however due to the personal nature of the need for leave at that time and the fact the Financial Manager has a large accrued leave entitlement, it is a situation the Shire needs to accept and work around. A copy of the proposal is attached. Comment As a result of the above I have made an approach to IT Vision (the Shire’s Accounting Software provider) for a quote to provide the Shire with an external rating service for 2016/2017. IT Vision provide a similar service to several other local governments. In the existing circumstances, such an arrangement is probably essential, with the Shire having little other option readily available. It is expected that there will still be a demand on local finance staff time, but the main rating exercise will be external. While this proposal is related to the 2016/2017 financial year, it is likely that if successful it will prove to be a cost effective and practical solution in future.

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Consultation IT Vision Finance Manager Other local government clients Statutory Environment The Shire has significant statutory obligations in regards to rating. This not only applies to the rate itself but also the Rate Notice, its issue and then subsequent follow up of rate reminders and collections. Risk Analysis There is always a risk associated with the engagement of external service providers particularly for such a sensitive matter as the rating function of the Shire. However, in the circumstances that exist the Shire seems to have little choice, but with the likely outcome being successful and even cost efficient. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications The problem with the Shire’s rating function and the issue of Rate notices for 2016/2017 has significant financial implications in regards to cash flow in particular. The Shire must ensure that it has sufficient funds on hand to meet its creditor commitments and the Rating income is the one prime source of funds in the Shire’s own control. The estimated cost of the proposed service is $37,000 (plus GST) based on 148 hours of work. It is possible that additional work will be required, but that need would exist regardless and we do not have staff resources available. The other financial implication is the cost of the service itself. Although this is an additional cost being incurred (in a tight budget) it is deemed essential and likely to be cost effective in regards to staffing cost (particularly in future) and improved rate control and collection. The problems associated with the large rate arrears and collection should not occur if the rating function is managed properly. Strategic Implications Nil. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Homewood Seconded: Cr Morris That the Council appoints IT Vision as its external Rating Service provider for 2016/2017 and accepts its quote of $37,000 (plus GST) on the terms and conditions specified. Resolution No 2016-099 CARRIED 4/0

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13.6 Members Allowances Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration To determine the level and detail of the Elected Members allowances and expenses for 2016/2017. Background The Local Government Act 1995 prescribes that council members be paid for attending meetings and reimbursed for costs incurred while carrying out their function as a council member. These fees and allowances are subject to review and are set by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal. A review was conducted in 2016 and resulted in a determination of a 1.5% overall increase in the various band ranges applicable to local governments. A copy of the determination is attached. Comment The Council received a comprehensive report on Elected Member Remuneration and Expenses in October 2015 and adopted it as a Policy. In view of this recent policy, the minimal change in the various allowances and the budgetary constraints facing the Shire this year it is recommended that the Council make no changes to the existing policy and level of allowances and expenses contained in the policy apart from increasing the current minimum to the new minimum. For example, the current policy provided that all Councillors receive an annual allowance of $3500 with the new minimum increased by $53 to $3553. The annual Information Technology communication allowance of $515 remains the same. Consultation Neighbouring Shires Shire President Statutory Environment The Shire is bound to work within the determination of the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal and the Local Government Act 1995. Risk Analysis There is no known risk associated with this proposal. There is no election scheduled for the 2016/2017 financial year. Not increasing the level of the allowances at this time will also indicate that the Council itself is aware of the tight budgetary environment the Shire faces. Policy Implications No change to the existing policy is recommended. Financial Implications The financial implications of the minor increase is negligible in the context of the budget for Members. Strategic Implications Nil. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority.

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION

Moved: Cr Homewood Seconded: Cr Morris That the Council policy adopted 23 October 2015 be amended to reflect the minor changes in the minimum fees and allowances contained in the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Determination which came in to effect on 1 July 2016, and: 1. All Councillors receive an annual allowance of $3553 in lieu of meeting attendance fees; 2. The Shire President continues to receive an annual allowance of $10,600; 3. The Deputy Shire President continue to receive an annual local government allowance of

$2650; 4. All Councillors including the Shire President receive an annual information technology

communications allowance of $515; 5. The allowances referred to in sub-paragraph’s 1 to 4 above are paid by equal monthly

instalments; 6. Councillors who use their own vehicle for travel to Council meetings and specified

committee meetings and other approved Council business are paid a motor vehicle allowance on a per kilometre as per section 30.6 of the Local Government Officers (Western Australia) Interim Award 2011; and

7. Reimbursements of any other expenses incurred by Councillors will be as per the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 and/or the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal determination which came into effect on 1 July 2016.

Resolution No 2016-100 CARRIED 4/0 Note: The Council corrected point 2 to $10,600 (was $10,000).

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13.7 Fees and Charges - 2016/2017 Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration To consider and set the schedule of fees and charges applicable for 2016/2017. Applicant’s Submission Nil. Background In accordance with Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995, fees and charges are adopted annually as part of the budget process. The adoption of the schedule of fees and charges is an essential part of the budget process. Comment As the Council is aware, the budget process for 2016/2017 has been unsatisfactory and unplanned. The review of fees and charges would normally have been considered by the Council well before now. The draft schedule has been developed in consultation with the Finance Manager and the Works Manager. Many of the minor fees and charges are insignificant in the overall scheme of the budget and special attention will be drawn to the specific items that the staff believes require special consideration, particularly where a greater increase is proposed. The draft schedule will be made available for consideration at the budget workshop to be held on Friday 12 August with the intent of working through it if time permits. Further consideration can take place at the Council meeting and any other forum held before the final adoption of the budget. Consultation Shire Managers. Statutory Environment The setting of fees and charges is a statutory requirement. Risk Analysis There is no significant risk identified. Fees and charges are necessary to provide an element of user pays into the Shire’s financial management, however generally the fees are set on a cost recovery basis and with the community capacity to pay in mind. Other fees of a more commercial nature such as for the airport may contain a small profit margin, but again the capacity to pay is a major consideration. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications The income from the fees and charges will be reflected in the budget once finalised. Strategic Implications The financial management of the Shire is essential for the wider strategic objectives of the Shire. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority.

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION

Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Homewood That the Council adopts the schedule of fees and charges. Resolution No 2016-101 CARRIED 4/0

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Note: Mr Travis Bate RSM Geraldton attended the meeting and briefed the Council on the second draft of the proposed budget. 13.8 Budget 2016/2017 Officer: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Martin Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Matter for Consideration To inform Council on the status of the Shire’s budget. Background The adoption of the Budget is the highest priority currently facing the Shire. The budget for 2016/2017 has been developed in an unsatisfactory manner. In the main this is a result of little pre budget work, the changeover in Chief Executive Officer at the beginning of July, resource issues including financial staff and irritating problems such as the Synergysoft accounting system “going down”, as well as competing priorities such as the end of year accounting, flood damage, rate collection and normal duties. The Shire is utilising RSM as its external financial reporting resource to assist with the development of the statutory budget, but RSM are dependent upon the information and advice being provided by the Shire. A significant problem is that the Council has had no pre budget involvement apart from the setting of the Differential Rating regime. Arrangements have been made to conduct a budget workshop by RSM with the Council on Friday 12 August. Although the budget documents will be incomplete, this will be the first opportunity for the Council to be briefed on the Shire’s likely financial position and draft budget provisions. It is then expected that more detailed information should be available for consideration at the Council meeting itself, but without knowledge of its form or content now it is not possible to make any recommendations at this time. It is expected that the Council will need to then hold one or more Special Meetings to complete and adopt the budget which is required by the 31 August. However, the option exists for the Shire to seek Ministerial approval for an extension of time to adopt the budget. That course of action (say 14 days) is recommended to ensure that the Council has the time to be fully aware and satisfied with the budget provisions when it is adopted. The need for the extension may not be necessary but handy to be available. At the close of the public notice period, there had been no objections received to the advertised differential rates and a request for Ministerial approval has been sought. The Department had developed a new comprehensive Differential rating policy which came into force in March 2016. It seems that the Council was not aware of that new policy at the time it was introduced or when setting the rates. The policy involved a comprehensive checklist that is required to satisfy the Minister that the Shire has complied before approving of the differential rates. One potential issue was that where there were less than 30 properties in a category, it was necessary for the Shire to write individually to each land owner and give 21 days to receive and consider objections. That requirement would have significantly set back the budget adoption process, but the Department is now satisfied that is not required. I have also informed the Department that the proposed rate increase only raises an additional $85,000, and that the Shire has already incurred new and additional expenditure above that amount. It is likely that the Council will have little discretionary capacity for capital items in particular and that the Shire will need to operate on a reduced level for this financial year.

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At the time of preparing this report there has been no negative feedback from the Department and approval for the differential rates is expected. Comment As noted above, this is an unsatisfactory situation and makes managing the Shire difficult without an adopted budget in place. The expected changeover of Chief Executive Officer between now and the end of the year is a further issue that will affect the capacity and momentum of the Shire. Consultation RSM The Shire President Department of Local Government and Communities Statutory Environment A high priority is to ensure that the Shire meets its statutory obligations. Risk Analysis The current situation creates risks for the Shire in respect of its financial status and governance compliance requirements as well as the need to manage the existing human resources. The Shire basically has one Finance Manager and a Temp Officer from LOGO and both are putting in long hours each day to deal with budget, end of year and other finance duties such as Creditors and payroll. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications Since commencing in the role of Chief Executive Officer at the end of June 2016 I, and the Council, have not had benefit of any financial report available to manage the Shire. That is unsatisfactory but not the responsibility of any employee. It is expected that RSM will be in a better position to inform the Council of the current status at the workshop on Friday 12 August, and this underlines the need to adopt the budget at the earliest possible time so that we can operate properly. Strategic Implications The budget is a key instrument in the implementation of the Shire’s strategic objectives. Voting Requirements Simple Majority.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Homewood Seconded: Cr Williams That the Council: 1. Notes the unsatisfactory situation with the development of the budget for 2016/2017. 2. Notes that application has been made for the Ministers Approval for the Differential

rating categories. 3. Commits to meeting as required to facilitate the adoption of the budget. 4. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make application to the Minister for an

extension of time to adopt the budget if that becomes necessary. 5. Authorises the changes be made to the draft budget as discussed and that a further draft

be provided for consideration at a Special meeting to be held at 1.00pm on Friday 26 August 2016.

Resolution No 2016-102 CARRIED 4/0 Mr Bates left the meeting at 2.43 pm and Works Manager P O’Brien attended the meeting.

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13.9 Works Manager's Report Officer: Works Manager, Mr Patrick O'Brien Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Previous Business Installation of aluminium picnic table setting (Federation Park) & two bench type seats

(Community Garden Area) have been completed. Flood Damage Flood damage works are still currently on the Iowna/Meeline - Narndee Road RN 25,

south of Meeline Station. There has been a couple of days down time in July due to wet weather. There is still a reasonable scope of works to be carried out north of Meeline Station, mainly in low lying wash country.

Maintenance grading works are currently on Wynyangoo/Wondinong Road RN 55, also utilising Roller to reclaim/reshape sections to improve overall shape and formation of road whilst moist material conditions are suitable.

RRG current 16/17 project (SLK 16.55 to 20.55 - Wondinong/Paynesville Road RN 26), will endeavour to schedule scope of works/tender process ASAP, to achieve works prior to main summer period.

Township Works in Progress Investigation into water pipeline location/repair leaks (works staff) in medium strip on

both north & south sections, working towards improving water availability to end point sections. Have sought price costing on a replacement water transfer pump unit for Watson Street storage, assisting in increasing efficient distribution of bore water to Caravan Park, Federation Park and also medium strip.

New replacement shade sails for playground in Foster Park have been delivered, install ongoing.

Investigation into solar fixed electronic speed sensor/display signs on north and south approaches into town is ongoing, awaiting Road safety advice into possible grant funding options.

Caravan Park electrical upgrade works are currently being carried out, with contractor on site, also remove old pole in ANZAC Garden & upgrade meter to Boundary location. Other electrical works scheduled include power to reticulation tanks in Federation Park & install the two trial LED lights on Oval, quotation has been received from alternative LED supplier for oval lighting.

Due to a number of repeat break-ins at Caravan Park, a temporary flood light has been installed in units area, fence security has been increased with barb wire installed on top of tin fence to prevent access from rear areas of park fence.

RTR Projects are completed, signage has been ordered to comply with RTR Funding acquittal requirements, installation of signage, ongoing.

Mosquito Fogging is ongoing, as required. Weed/grass control around town is ongoing. Aerodrome Progressing with RADS line marking works, scheduled at this stage for first week of

September. Memorial Pool Assessment of required works/call for RFQ are ongoing, at this stage, possibly works will

be scheduled for after pool season, to eliminate possible overrun time delays and ensure appropriate planning of project. Health Dept approval can take time & ideally some improvement of the balance tank as a part of works scope would be preferred.

Waste Refuse Site Surveyor has completed boundary pegging works, marking out new boundary extension.

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Council Properties Quotes are being sought for replacement of several aged gas HWS on Council houses to

be changed to electric HWS. Concrete front path has been replaced at Lot 452 Dowden Street, also sewer pipe into

main tank has been rectified, with riser’s installed on tank inspection points. High pressure internal cleaning of drains in Caravan Park has been completed in drive

through bays by plumber. Plant Maintenance Servicing of several machines & vehicles has been carried out, with minor repairs

completed. Community Bus has recently had an annual DoT vehicle inspection. Nissan Prime Mover is currently being inspected by DoT, to complete process of GCM

upgrade to 90 Tonne. Staff Works Staff have recently completed several courses through Durack/TAFE, secure cargo

load restraint, roller competency. More courses are scheduled for next month, operate small plant; whipper snipper, lawnmowers etc, chainsaw course and Chemsafe, handling & awareness.

Voting Requirements Simple Majority.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Morris Seconded: Cr Homewood That the report of the Works Manager be received. Resolution No 2016-103 CARRIED 4/0 4.10 to 4.15pm Adjournment The meeting resumed with all present again.

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13.10 Accounts for Payment to 31 July 2016 Officer: Finance Manager, Ms Maureen Murat Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Application Accounts for payment totalling $856,601.19 Represented by- EFT’s 7014 to 7086 $ 851, 231.24 Municipal Account Vouchers 13507 to 13509 $ 5,369.95 Municipal Account Total $ 856, 601.19

Background Nil. Comment Nil. Consultation Nil. Statutory Environment Local Government Act 1995 Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications Nil. Strategic Implications Nil. Voting Requirements Simple Majority.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Williams Seconded: Cr Homewood That Council note the payment of accounts for payment totalling $856,601.19 Represented by- EFT’s 7014 to 7086 $ 851, 231.24 Municipal Account Vouchers 13507 to 13509 $ 5,369.95 Municipal Account Total $ 856, 601.19

Resolution No 2016-104 CARRIED 4/0

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13.11 Financial Activity Statement to 30 June 2016 Officer: Finance Manager, Ms Maureen Murat Amended By: Nil Disclosure of Interest: Nil Meeting Date: 19 August 2016 Application To consider the Financial Reports for the period ending 30 June 2016. A report will be separately circulated or tabled. Financial Activity Statement Report – s.6.4 1. A local government is to prepare each month a statement of financial activity reporting

on the sources and applications of funds, as out in the annual budget under regulation 22(1)(d), for that month in the following detail – a. Annual budget estimates, taking into account any expenditure incurred for an

additional purpose under section 6.8(1)(b) or (c); b. Budget estimates to the end of the month to which the statement relates; c. Actual amounts of expenditure, revenue and income to the end of the month to which

the statement relates; d. Material variances between the comparable amounts referred to in paragraphs (b) and

(c); and (e) The net current assets at the end of the month to which the statement relates.

2. Each statement of financial activity is to be accompanied by documents containing- a. an explanation of the composition of the net current assets of the month to which the

statement relates, less committed assets and restricted assets; b. An explanation of each of the material variances referred to in sub-regulation (1)(d);

and c. Such other supporting information as is considered relevant by the local government.

3. The information in a statement of financial activity may be shown – a. According to nature and type classification, b. By program; or c. By business unit.

4. A statement of financial activity, and the accompanying documents referred to in sub-regulation (2), are to be – a. presented to the council –

(i) at the next ordinary meeting of the council following the end of the month to which the statement relates; or

(ii) if the statement is not prepared in time to present it to the meeting referred to in subparagraph (i), to the next ordinary meeting of the council after that meeting; and

b. recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which it is presented. 5. Each financial year, a local government is to adopt a percentage or value, calculated in

accordance with AAS 5, to be used in statements of financial activity for reporting material variances.

6. In this regulation –} committed assets~ means revenue unspent but set aside under the annual budget for a specific purpose; } restricted assets~ have the same meaning as in AAS 27.[Regulation 34 inserted in Gazette 31 Mar 2005 p. 1049-50.]

[35. Repealed in Gazette 31 Mar 2005 p. 1050.] Comment A monthly financial report is to be presented to Council at the next Ordinary Meeting following the end of the reporting period. Statement of Financial Activity: Significant Accounting Policies. Graphical Representation. Net Current Funding Position. Cash and Investments. Major Variances. Budget Amendments.

Receivables. Grants and Contributions. Cash Backed Reserves. Capital Disposals and Acquisitions. Trust.

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Consultation Travis Bate - Accountant - RSM Bird Cameron. Statutory Environment Local Government Act 1995 Section 6.4 Financial Report. Financial Management Regulations 34 & 35. Policy Implications Nil. Financial Implications Nil. Strategic Implications Nil. Voting Requirements Simple Majority.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION Moved: Cr Homewood Seconded: Cr Williams That the Financial Report for the period ending 30 June 2016 be received. Resolution No 2016-105 CARRIED 4/0

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13.12 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 Statistics (For Information Only)

2015/2016 Bluey Osmond Aerodrome Statistics

Month Landings Revenue Inbound Outbound Revenue Total

Revenue July 49 7,643 402 406 6,464 14,107 August 47 7,610 362 363 5,800 13,410 September 53 8,139 366 366 6,089 14,228 October 54 7,771 435 412 7,045 14,816 November 50 7,417 386 390 6,455 13,872 December 47 6,572 344 339 5,681 12,253 January 44 6,670 382 367 6,230 12,900 February 50 6,958 398 375 6,430 13,388 March 53 7,726 361 370 6,082 13,808 April 49 8,205 402 384 6,537 14,742 May 50 7,516 379 409 6,555 14,071 June 51 7,042 * * * 7,042 Total 597 89,269 4,217 4,181 69,368 158,637 *June statistics for Passenger Fees were not received prior to finalisation of month end.

2016/2017 Bluey Osmond Aerodrome Statistics

Month Landings Revenue Inbound Outbound Revenue Total

Revenue July * * * * * * August September October November December January February March April May June Total *July statistics were not received prior to finalisation of month end.

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2015/2016 Public Library Patronage Statistics

Month Patrons Enquiries Issues Ill's Internet Revenue July 74 280 30 31 20 85 August 58 195 28 41 15 79 September 72 190 46 14 21 69 October 71 51 15 25 8 35 November 62 37 31 20 6 30 December 48 65 25 9 3 10 January 46 90 11 16 3 14 February 51 209 12 15 1 16 March 57 90 23 14 10 62 April 75 42 18 18 4 19 May 84 215 15 34 6 23 June 79 442 8 22 14 120 Total 777 1,906 262 259 111 562

2016/2017 Public Library Patronage Statistics Month Patrons Enquiries Issues Ill's Internet Revenue July 75 108 42 15 5 12 August September October November December January February March April May June Total 75 108 42 15 5 12

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2015/2016 Memorial Swimming Pool Statistics

Month Adult Child Season Adult

Season Child

Under 5 Yrs

Total Revenue

July August September October 181 764 82 99 118 1,244 3,175 November 178 529 52 161 99 1,019 2,185 December 219 461 93 158 131 1,062 476 January 130 354 150 191 99 924 2,274 February 134 214 50 78 67 543 907 March 118 234 46 136 90 624 924 April May June Total 960 2,556 473 823 604 5,416 9,941

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2015/2016 Fitness Centre Statistics

Month Activity (Hours) Memberships

Patrons Revenue Month % Week Month Annual

July 48 9 2 3 0 37 115 August 35 6 2 11 0 29 376 September 91 17 4 4 1 76 531 October 107 19 4 3 0 97 140 November 82 15 4 6 0 80 287 December 56 10 3 2 0 56 96 January 22 4 2 2 0 30 87 February 30 5 9 6 0 30 287 March 23 4 5 4 0 38 158 April 23 53 4 1 0 23 147 May 39 7 10 8 0 38 336 June 30 5 0 3 0 39 104 Total 586 13 49 53 1 573 2,664

2016/2017 Fitness Centre Statistics

Month Activity (Hours) Memberships

Patrons Revenue Month % Week Month Annual

July 8 1 1 3 0 8 102 August September October November December January February March April May June Total 8 1 1 3 0 8 102

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2015/2016 Caravan Park Statistics

Month Cabins (8) (Ensuite)

Cabins (9) (No Ensuite)

Sites (36) Visitors Revenue

Nights % Nights % Nights % July 120 48 58 21 743 67 1,368 39,202 August 117 47 30 11 729 65 1,219 34,749 September 126 53 34 13 582 54 1,108 35,183 October 124 50 28 10 294 54 648 24,963 November 72 30 29 11 72 12 243 11,204 December 89 36 29 10 49 4 334 14,215 January 3 12 5 8 62 6 319 12,900 February 61 26 7 3 56 5 202 8,677 March 114 46 35 13 148 13 334 19,831 April 126 53 68 25 377 35 717 29,252 May 137 55 31 11 566 51 845 29,075 June 114 48 57 21 562 52 1,023 29,039 Total 1,203 42 411 13 4,240 35 8,360 288,290

2016/2017 Caravan Park Statistics

Month Cabins (8) (Ensuite)

Cabins (9) (No Ensuite)

Sites (36) Visitors Revenue

Nights % Nights % Nights % July 183 74 57 20 751 67 1,539 42,308 August September October November December January February March April May June Total 183 74 57 20 751 67 1,539 42,308

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2015/2016 Visitor Centre Statistics

Month Visitors (Total)

Visitors (Museum)

Museum Entry

Revenue

Visitor Centre

Revenue Commission

Adult Child Adult Child July 901 54 400 29 2,000 2,847 528 August 919 10 372 8 1,880 3,063 720 September 783 42 334 42 1,670 2,311 454 October 238 15 115 9 595 614 116 November 150 0 30 0 155 242 34 December 56 0 21 0 125 539 118 January 130 0 30 0 140 287 73 February 197 0 8 0 43 287 73 March 119 4 21 2 126 368 37 April 259 22 50 4 266 695 129 May 311 8 87 4 526 590 64 June 381 14 143 5 618 958 132 Total 4,444 169 1,611 103 8,144 12,801 2,478

2016/2017 Visitor Centre Statistics

Month Visitors (Total)

Visitors (Museum)

Museum Entry

Revenue

Visitor Centre

Revenue Commission

Adult Child Adult Child July 945 87 386 41 2,354 2,419 400 August September October November December January February March April May June Total 945 87 386 41 2,354 2,419 400

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2015/2016 Ranger Services Statistics

Month Enquiries Licenses Seizures Impound

s Complaints Revenue

July 2 6 3 1 4 661 August 0 8 2 0 1 - September 0 15 2 0 1 363 October 3 21 3 0 1 510 November 0 20 0 0 0 1,371 December 0 1 3 0 0 10 January 2 0 56 0 2 0 February 3 3 46 2 0 125 March 3 4 34 0 0 295 April 4 2 0 0 1 100 May 2 1 5 2 0 229 June 2 4 5 2 0 530 Total 21 85 159 7 10 4,194

2016/2017 Ranger Services Statistics

Month Enquiries Licenses Seizures Impound

s Complaints Revenue

July 1 1 0 4 3 160 August September October November December January February March April May June Total 1 1 0 4 3 160 I attended Mount Magnet on Friday 1 and Wednesday 6 July 2016: Patrols were conducted of the town site and surrounding areas and license enquiries

made. Registration files were checked for compliance. Trapping was conducted around town through the evening and next day. Two registered dogs were trapped and impounded. Trapping cages were left out and two more unregistered dogs were trapped and impounded later during the day.

The two registered dogs were returned to the owner with the impound fees paid. Two further infringements were issued. The two unregistered dogs were not claimed and were destroyed after being held for 72 hours.

One complaint was received regarding a nuisance dog continually escaping from its yard and wandering at large. Initial enquiries have been made and the complainant advised of the outcome. This will be monitored in future visits.

I was called to attend Mount Magnet on Friday 8 July 2016 as an additional visit following a written complaint regarding a vicious dog attack. Canine Control attended and with the assistance of local Police the dog was seized. Due to the volatile situation the dog was conveyed to the Geraldton RSPCA where it was cared for while further investigations were being made. On Monday 18 July, the dog was collected from the RSPCA and returned to Mount Magnet. The owners attended at the Shire and all fees and charges were paid in full. The dog was surrendered and returned to the RSPCA for possible rehoming at their discretion. There was a second dog attack where a young boy was bitten whilst riding his bike. A written complaint was made. I attended and spoke with the owner who was aware of the issues. The owner voluntarily surrendered the dog to me. The WISH foundation was contacted and asked if they would be interested in rehoming the dog. Due to the circumstances this was unachievable.

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14. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

Nil.

15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING Cr Williams gave notice of seeking to form a committee to plan the Australia Day Governor’s Award.

16. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS See Agenda Item 16.1 Brought Forward

17. URGENT BUSINESS INTRODUCED BY DECISION OF THE MEETING 17.1 Confidential Report - CEO Recruitment - WALGA A report will be separately circulated or tabled. Note: This item was brought forward at 2.20 pm.

18. ELECTED MEMBER MATTERS Councillor Eliz Morris: St John’s AGM, Race Club AGM, WALGA

to receive LG Diploma, Interagency Meeting, Yamatji Reference Group – BBQ Federation Park, Budget Workshop, Skate Park Opening, Elected Member Training Council Chambers.

Councillor Karen Williams: WALGA AGM, Camp Kulin, Budget Workshop, Skate Park Opening, Elected Member Training Council Chambers.

President Jorgen Jensen: Skate Park Opening, WALGA AGM, Flood Damage Works.

19. NEXT MEETING

Friday, 16 September 2016

20. CLOSURE OF MEETING There being no further business, the President declared the meeting closed at 2.43PM.

21. CERTIFICATION BY CHAIRMAN Confirmed this day 16 September 2016

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