10-17-2001
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD
October 17, 2001
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order by co-chairperson, Donna Wagner, at
7:05 PM in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Members present were: Donna Wagner, Dr. D. Vanis, and Debrah Brazzell. Also
present were: Legal Assistant Robin Matusick, Animal Control Officer David
Castetter, Captain Jill Landerville, and Board Secretary Sue Griffiths.
Members absent were: Robin Hendricks and Liz Scavarda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve minutes of the July 18, 2001 meeting was made by Dr. D.
Vanis, seconded by Debrah Brazzell. Motion unanimous.
Motion to approve minutes of the August 01, 2001 special meeting was made by
Dr. D. Vanis, seconded by Debrah Brazzell. Motion unanimous.
Motion to approve minutes of the August 08, 2001 special meeting was made by
Dr. D. Vanis, seconded by Debrah Brazzell. Motion unanimous.
Motion to approve minutes of the October 03, 2001 special meeting was made
by Dr. D. Vanis, seconded by Debrah Brazzell. Motion unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Exotic Animals
Animal Control Officer Dave Castetter inquired with the Board as to possibly
creating an exotic animal license and also defining and creating an ordinance
relating to exotic animals. After a brief discussion amongst board members, it
was decided that additional information was needed and this topic should be
placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting in January 2002.
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DOG Park
Animal Control Officer Dave Castetter mentioned to the Board to consider asking
Council to approve the use of a park as a designated dog park. ACO Dave
Castetter explained that he has had many citizens inquiring for a park where
they would be able to take their pets. After a brief discussion the Board
requested that Board Secretary, Sue Griffiths type a memo to the mayor and city
council requesting their consideration in designating a park be a Dog Accessible
Park with pets on leash. The Board recommended that Rotary Park be
considered as the best location.
Term EXDiration
Robin Matusick brought to the attention of the Board that Debrah Brazzells term
would be expiring on the 3rd day of November 2001. Debrah Brazzell stated that
she would like to be reinstated for another term with the City Councils approval.
Donna Wagner requested that the board secretary submit a letter to the City
Council requesting reinstatement.
OLD BUSINESS
Robin Hendricks
The Board inquired with Legal Assistant Robin Matusick as to the temporary
resignation of Robin Hendricks from the Animal Control Board. The Board
inquired as to whether or not she would be returning, and if there would be a
need to appoint another member. Robin Matusick explained that for now the
position would be held for Robin Hendricks and that by the January 2002
meeting she would know more as to whether or not the Board needed to appoint
a new member. The Board requested Secretary Sue Griffiths to keep them
updated on the situation. Also, if there is a need to appoint a new member they
would like Ms. Griffiths to provide them with copies of all applications for review
with the agenda packet.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dr. D. Vanis, seconded by Debrah
Brazzell. Motion carried unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Next Regular Meeting to be held on January 16th, 2002.