A. Office Created: The position of poundmaster is hereby created. Until such time as a poundmaster is appointed, the chief of police shall be poundmaster ex officio.
B. Duties: The poundmaster shall perform the following duties:
1. Carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
2. Take into his possession and impound all strays running at large and dispose of the same as hereinafter provided.
3. Enforce the licensing and control of all dogs within the city as hereinafter provided.
4. File complaints in the courts against any person, firm or corporation failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
5. Capture and secure all dogs found running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter and impound such dogs in a humane manner.
6. Maintain a sanitary pound in which all animals duly committed to his charge or otherwise impounded by him will be properly fed, watered, and protected from injury.
7. Enter a description thereof in records kept for that purpose stating the kind of animal, the circumstances under which received or impounded, and a description thereof sufficient to provide identification, the costs expended for the maintenance of the animal and amounts received arising out of the maintenance or sale of animals.
C. Interference With Poundmaster Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, delay, interfere with or obstruct the poundmaster or any of his assistants while engaging in capturing, securing or taking to the dog pound any dogs liable to be impounded, or to break open or in any manner directly or indirectly aid, counsel or advise the breaking open of any dog trap, pound or ambulance, or other vehicle used for the collecting or conveying of dogs to the dog pound. A violation of this provision is a class C misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
D. Fees For Services Of Poundmaster: The poundmaster shall charge, and the owners of animals taken into his possession for impound, disposal or other services shall pay, such fees and charges for services performed by the pound or poundmaster as the governing body shall establish from time to time by resolution. All fees shall be paid to the city treasurer and proof of payment shall be presented to the poundmaster. (Ord. 2016-1, 6-28-2016)