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11-06-2002 u <.) CITY OF EDGEWATER ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD November 6, 2002 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER . The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Donna Wagner, at 7: 10PM in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Members present were: Donna Wagner, Liz Scarvarda, Debrah Brazzell, and Dr. Vanis. Also present were: Legal Assistant Robin Matusick, Animal Control Officer Brandi McNair, Councilman Jim Brown, and Board Secretary David Newell. Members absent were: Kim Catalo APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2002 meeting by Debbie Brazzell, seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion held unanimous. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance NO. 2002-0-21 Robin Matusick review the changes to the ordinance with the board. l.The first changing from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society and such other facility as designated by the city when holding or impounding (Sec. 5-2 definitions). ''The holding or impounding facility currently under contract with the city for services or one that is designated from time to time by the city", was the change. This would allow no changes in the ordinance if a new holding or impounding facility were to change, Robin stated. 2. The second was Sec 5.6 B-1 Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacancies and Qualifications. This took out the Southeast Volusia Humane Society as a seat on the board and replaced its spot with a "member from the holding or impounding facility currently under contract u u with the city". Robin stated that if there was ever a change in a contract there would not be any need to change the ordinace. 3. The third was Sec. 5-14 B-1, B-2 Running at large Prohibited. The Southeast Vol usia Humane Society was taken out of the ordinance and "designated holding or impounding facility" was put in its place. 4. In Sec 5-8, Animals Prohibited the addition of "A residential premises shall not exceed a maximum number of five (5) dogs or cats, or a combination thereof, and must provide proof from a licensed veterinarian that each dog or cat has been spayed or neuted. Any premises that harbors more that one (1) unaltered dog or cat bust obtain a breeders permit". This was an addition to allow animals such as fish to not be included as a pet, Donna stated. 5. In Sec 5-11, Wildlife Hybrids Prohibited. The change from Southeast Vol usia Humane Society to "holding or impounding facility currently under contract with the city for services or one that is designated from time to time by the city". Motion made by Deborah Brazzell to accept the Ordinance No. 2002-0-21 and was seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion passed unanimously. Term Renewals An application packet of all people interested in the animal control board was sent out to all members prior to the meeting. This packet was reviewed to fill vacancies on the board and each member submitted 3 names that they each thought would be the best. Kimberly Catalo has missed 3 consecutive meeting and per the ordinance she is terminated. Dr. Vanis and Elizabeth Scavarda's terms will expire November 11. Due to the Ordinance for the Animal Control Board a veterinarian is required and Dr. Vanis wishes to continue on the board. Discussion was made and no other veterinarians showed intrest so the board recommended Dr. Vanis for reappointment. Elizabeth Scavarda was the representative for the Southeast V olusia Humane Society in which we will no longer have after the new ordinance is passed. A letter was not submitted by Elizabeth for reappointment to the board but she stated she would like to stay. After lengthly discussion it was said that Elizabeth will get the Animal Control Board Secretary by Monday November 14. Motion made by Dr. Vanis and seconded by Deborah Brazzell to submit the names of Karen Mason and Elizabeth Dimascio for recommendations to the city council for appointment. Barbara Everidge was an alternate if neither Karen Mason or Elizabeth Dimascio are not interested. Motion passed Unanimously u u Motion made by Deborah Brazzell and seconded by Dr. Vanis to terminate Kim Catalo due to missing of 3 consecutive meetings. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Pet Society Brandi gave an update on the new holding facility for the city and stated all is doing well. New Business Councilman Jim Brown congratulated Brandi on dOing a great job and helping him on 2 recent dog issues. Dr Vanis would like to know when the universal county tag goes to council because he would like to attend. He stated that there were many.pro's and con's to it and wanted to be sure he was notified. Animal Control Board Secretary is to let all Board members know of this when it goes to council. Animal Neglect Case Robin Matusick stated that the criminal case and the civil case have been closed. The owner is only allowed to have one (1) dog or cat and must provide proof to the City of Edgewater that it has been spade or neutered for the next 12 months. The only item still pending is that all parties are responsible for all of the incurred costs by the city. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Debrah Brazzell, seconded by Liz Scavarda. Motion carried unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24pm. Next Meeting to be held on December 4th at 7pm.