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01-16-2002 '-" ....., CITY OF EDGEWATER ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD January 16, 2002 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 7:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Members present were: Donna Wagner, Liz Scavarda, Dr. D. Vanis, and Debrah Brazzell. Also present were: Legal Assistant Robin Matusick, Animal Control Officer David Castetter, Captain Jill Landerville, Councilman Brown, Officer W. Yeomans, Charles Tiedemann, Angela Nolan, and Board Secretary Sue Griffiths. Members absent were: Robin Hendricks APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2001 and December 06, 2001 meetings was made by Debrah Brazzell, seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion unanimous. OLD BUSINESS DOQ Park Captain Jill Landerville advised the board members that upon discussion with parks and recreation supervisor Jack Corder it was decided that none of the City of Edgewater's Parks would be appropriate for a dog section. Capt. Landerville stated that to have a unleashed dog park you needed to fence and double gate the entrance and if this was attempted at Rotary Park, the park previously choosen as a possible site, it would be a very small area which would be similar to a back yard. Capt. Landerville continued that Animal Control Officer David Castetter has been gathering information on other Dog Parks and they have found that there is one located in Sanford and it is a location for dogs only. They have been checking into finding grant money for the financing for the dog .~ ....., only park and also will be checking into finding a location within the city to create the park. Councilman Brown suggested the Capt. Landerville meet with Mr. Hooper to discuss the possibility of using land in the new industrial park. Donna Wagner suggested the old city landfill on Air Park Road as another possible location. Capt. Landerville advised that she would take the suggestions and advise the board at the next meeting what she has found. Danaerous Doa Update Animal Control Officer David Castetter advised the board members on the current situation with dogs deemed dangerous by the board. Mr. Castetter advised that Wesley, Sampson, and Luckey were all euthanized by the owners. He stated that Dakota and Cheyenne, the most recently deemed, have been split up by the owner giving one of the dogs to a friend resulting in no further problems. Mylow is currently doing well at his residence, his owners are following all the dangerous dog stipulations and there have been no complaints from the neighbors. Mr. Castetter advised that the owners of Torque have not complied and were present tonight to discuss their current situation with the board. Toraue Angela Nolan stated that she knows Robin Hendricks and has recently discussed her situation with her. She advised that Ms. Hendricks stated she should come to the board meeting and get the decision revoked. Ms. Nolan advised that Ms. Hendricks has been to her house and did not find the dog to be dangerous but very friendly and loving. Ms. Nolan provided pictures that she had taken two weeks prior, for the board to view and see how well behaved and lovable "Torque" is. Animal Control Officer Castetter asked Ms. Nolan why she was in contact with Torque. Ms. Nolan advised that she lives in the same house with Mr. Teidemann as his girlfriend. Animal Control Officer Castetter advised Ms. Nolan that the quidelines state she is not to have any contact with "Torque" because she was the victim of the dog attack. Ms. Nolan stated that the dog was being protective of Mr. Teidemann when they were having a disagreement and that the dog would not hurt her. Animal Control Officer Castetter inquired, while holding up a picture taken of "Torque" in the back yard, why the dog was not in a non escapable roofed enclosure as stipulated in the requirements. Ms. Nolan advised that they have not complied to the guide lines stipulated due to financial difficulties. Robin Matusick advised Ms. Nolan and Mr. Teidemann that Robin Hendricks is not an active participant on the board right now. Ms. Matusick also advised that ..... """"'" Ms. Nolan could not appeal on the dogs behave being the victim and not an owner of the animal. Ms. Matusick stated that Mr. Teidemann, the owner, was notified by letter that they could appear in front of the board at the special meeting held to deem "Torque" dangerous to discuss his views. Ms. Matusick stated that they were also advised that they had ten days after the boards decision to appeal with the county court. Mr. Teidemann advised that he just recently went to the county court house and was advised he needed to see the Animal Control Board for the City of Edgewater. Robin Matusick advised that according to our records they had ten days from the date the letter was hand delivered by Animal Control Officer David Castetter on August 4th, 2001 to appeal the decision through the county court. Mr. Teidemann left the meeting without further discussion. MISCELLANEOUS Chairoerson Robin Matusick advised the board members that she had spoke to Robin Hendricks and was advised that after a doctors appointment on todays date she would know if she was going to return to the board. Robin Matusick advised that if Ms. Hendricks did not return to the board they would have to review applications to fill the empty position. Ms. Matusick also advised that the board members were to re-elect chairperson and co-chairperson at todays meeting according to the ordinance. Ms. Matusick was asked by Donna Wagner if they should wait until Ms. Hendricks returns to nominate and vote. Ms. Matusick advised that if Ms. Hendricks decided not to return then at the next meeting the board would have to select a new member wait for councils approval and at the following meeting in October they could then choose the positions by vote. Animal Control Board Secretary Sue Griffiths also advised that she had copies of the most recent applicants interested in being on the board so they may review for the next meeting. After all members reviewed the applications, the board members selected three candidates for the board secretary to contact in the event that Robin Hendricks decides not to return. After a brief discussion among members regarding the election the following motions were made. Motions: Motion made by Dr. Vanis to nominate Donna Wagner for Chairperson, seconded by Debrah Brazzell. Motion Unanimous. Donna Wagner not voting. Motion made by Donna Wagner to nominate Debrah Brazzell for Co-Chairperson, seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion Unanimous. Debrah Brazzell not voting. '-" ...., Appreciation Councilman Brown stated that he would like to thank Animal Control Officer David Castetter for taking care of a dog barking situation. He stated that he was contacted by the complainant several times and that after speaking to Officer Castetter the situation was taken care of and there have been no further problems. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Debrah Brazzell, seconded by Dr. D. Vanis. Motion carried unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 P.M. Next Regular Meeting to be held on April 17th, 2002.