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10-21-1999 '-" ...., CITY OF EDGWATER ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD OCTOBER 21, 1999 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting called to order by, Donna Wagner, at 7:05 in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Members present were: Donna Wagner, Liz Scavarda, Dr. D. Vanis. Also present were Robin Feger, Animal Controi Supervisor, Brandi McNair, Animai Controi Officer, and Sue Griffiths, Board Secretary. Members absent were: Robin Hendricks, Chairperson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the August 26, 1999 meeting was made by Dr. D. Vanis, seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion unanimous 3-0. NEW BUSINESS Recommend New Board Member Members discussed the resignation of Diane Corson on September 19, 1999. Members conducted a review of the applicants for animal controi board. Of the two remaining applicants one was chosen for recommendation to the City CounciL Motion was made to recommend Eiizabeth Donahue for the board, due to her interest and her experience as a pet owner, by Dr. D. Vanis, and seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion unanimous 3-0. ...... ...., OLD BUSINESS Ordinance ChanQes After discussing concerns about the wording and need for updates to the ordinances the following motions were made to be presented to the to the City Council for approval at the next scheduled meeting. Article I General Provisions Section 5-2 Animal Under restraint Motion to add the word "and" to the definition of animal under restraint was made by Donna Wagner, and seconded by Dr. D. Vanis. Motion unanimous 3-0. To read as follows: Animal under restraint: an animal secured by a leash or lead "and" under the control of a person physically capable of restraining the animal and obedient to that person's commands or securely enclosed within the real property limits of the owner's premises. Section 5-2 Voice Command Motion was made by Donna Wagner, and seconded by Liz Scavarda, to recommend that definition for voice command be deleted from the ordinances, and also any references there after to voice command. Motion unanimous 3-0. Section 5-20 Female Animals in Heat Motion made by Donna Wagner, and seconded by Dr. D. Vanis, to recommend additions be made to section 5-20 to include subsection for responsibility of owner if male animal does impregnate female in heat who is on own confined property. Motion unanimous 3-0. Article II Licenses, Permits, and Vaccinations Section 5-31 Motion was made by Donna Wagner, and seconded by Liz Scavarda, to suggest changing the city license fee to $5.00 for altered animals, and $12.00 for un altered animals. Also, that a $2.00 administration fee be paid back to the issuer. Motion approved 2-0. Note: Dr. Vanis did not vote on this issue due to being an issuer of the licenses at his place of business. ..... ...., Section 5-36 Motion was made by Liz Scavarda and seconded by Dr. Vanis to suggest to the council that a ordinance be made to require city residents, to purchase a breeder permit at a fee of $25.00 to breed an animal, and also that only two permits per year be allowed to anyone resident. Motion unanimous 3 - O. Article III Impoundment Section 5-41 Disposition of impounded animals Motion made by Donna Wagner, and seconded by Liz Scavarda, to recommend to council to omit subsection F from disposition of impounded animals. Motion unanimous 3-0. Donna Wagner recommended that board secretary advise all members when the recommendations for animal ordinances changes are on agenda for council meeting so members could attend to address any questions by council members. All members agreed to being notify to attend. Pet Festival Committee person, Sue Griffiths, advised members that all participants and entrants have been contacted and rescheduled for November 6th participation. Robin Feger advised that the Pennysaver, News Journal, and Observer will be running a new entry form with correct date of festival in the coming weeks before festival. Donna Wagner suggested a Pet Festival Committee meeting be scheduled for November 4th in the Community Center for finalizing details. All members agreed. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Donna Wagner, seconded by Dr. D. Vanis. Motion carried unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Next meeting to be held on December 7th, 1999.