HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-17 ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD MEETING AGENDAMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD IN THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1992, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE MUNICIPAL
COURTROOM OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 27u3 vETERANS DR1vE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS_
The meetiny was called to order with the following present:
Dr. Bobby Stevener Board Chairman
Parris Curry Board Member
Ben Finales Board Member
Susan Elam Board Member
Renee Monceaux Animal Control Officer
Tommie Jean Vial Assistant City Secretary
Absent from tne Meeting: Board Member Bill Pratt
Others present: City Attorney Lester Rur.iuk and Eddie Boudreaux,
Animal control otticer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Curry, seconded by Member Finales that the
Minutes of the October 20, 1992 meetiny be approved as presented.
Motion passed 3 to 0, with Member Elam abstaining.
REVIEW OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Chairman Stevener explained there was a need for the board to
review the sections of the Animal Control Ordinance concerning it
and when a cloy shall be tattooed and the definition of "at large".
Chairman Stevener said tnat under the present ordinance it states
that a dog shall be considered "at large" it it on a chain or on a
leash, but not enclosed in an enclosure on the owner's property.
However, the ordinance doesn't make a statement about being loose
on the owner's property_
Chairman Stevener turther stated that aIsu under the present
ordinance, any animal that bites, scratches or otherwise attacks
any person or other annual while off the premises of the owner
shall be marked with a tattoo, containiny an identificatiull number
corresponding to records maintained by the department of such
animal_ He said the Board would like the ordinance to include an
anima on tne premises, but at large on the premises, to be
tattooed in a serious bite case.
City Attorney Rorick advised the Board of their options.
Thereafter, a lenythy discussion ensued, covering such areas as
amendiny Section 6-6 to include an annual at larye but on the
owner's premises; redefine "at large" and "direct physical
control"; research the question of enforcing State law versus the
City ordinance; and research the issue on liability insurance when
the animal is moved out of the county.
In conclusion, it was determined that the city Attorney would
research the requested ordinance changes and forward the proposed
amendments to the Board tor their perusal. Thereafter, a meetiny
of the Board and Police chief, would be held to review and approve
the amendments prior to submittal to the City Council tor their
approval.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Member Pinales, seconded by Member Curry to
adjourn. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes approved and/or corrected this day of
A. D., 1992.
ATTEST:
Secretary
Dr. Bobby Stevener
Chairman