HomeMy WebLinkAboutANI 2004-07-29 Minutes
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 29, 2004
6:30 P.M.
Present:
Jo Ann Stout
John Lewis
Jed Ford
Pam Burney
Neighborhood Services Director
Councilman
D.v.M., Family Pet Clinic
Senior Director of Regional Services,
National Shelter Outreach, ASPCA
Environmental Health Supervisor
"Prospective" Humane Services Supervisor
Stephanie East
Tommy Miller
Carey Parrack
Secretary
Absent:
Item Discussion Action Taken Follow Up
Call to Order Meeting called
to order at 6:40
P.M.
Approval of Motion was
the Minutes made:
of July 29, To approve the
2004 Minutes of the
meeting meeting held July
29,2004
Jed Ford
Pam Burney
Motion Passed
New Introduction of new board
Humane members Councilman John
Services Lewis and "Prospective"
Supervisor Humane Services Supervisor,
Tommv Miller
Proposed Board members were informed
Amendment that NRH is considering
to Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2424,
No. 2424 Article 11, Section 11 .13
REQUIREMENTS FOR
REGISTRA TION AND
POSSESSION OF A
REGISTERED DANGEROUS
DOG.
Item Discussion Action Taken Follow Up
by eliminatinq Section
11.13.A.3 which requires the
owner to present proof that the
dog as been altered so as to
prevent reproduction and,
addinq a new Section which
allows the Courts to determine
whether or not the dog should
be spay or neutered as a
condition of release to the
owner.
Jo Ann Stout provided the
history behind the amendment
request and results of a survey
taken of surrounding shelters
regarding their policy on
handling dangerous dogs.
Pam Burney provided the
history of how and why the
ordinance was written; dog bite
statistics; reports from the
C.D.C. and information
regarding animal behavior.
Burney also advised board
members that "this section
applies to a very small
percentage of dogs in North
Richland Hills; less than 1 %"
and she does not recommend
amending the ordinance.
Tommy Miller suggested having
the Municipal Court Judge
determine if a dog is dangerous
and also whether or not the dog
should be spay or neutered,
because of the fact that, unlike
a City, a Judge cannot be sued.
If the Judge does deem the dog
dangerous, the owner must
meet certain requirements,
determined by the Courts, in
order for the animal to remain in
North Richland Hills.
Item Discussion Action Taken Follow Up
Status of Jo Ann Stout stated that the city
Fundraising is going to hire a professional to
for Shelter spearhead the fundraisin9 once
Expansion Tommy Miller is officially hired.
Pam Burney recommended
putting a statement in the RFP
that the architect must bring a
consultant who specializes in
building animal shelters.
Adjournment Motion to
Adjourn @ 7:30
p.m.