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Animal Control Commission Minutes January 11, 2017 6:30 p.m. Commission Members Present: Betsy Culp, Ernest Galos, Rebecca Kaiser, Barbara Leavell Citizen Members Present: None Council Members Present: None City Staff Present: Jen Gobel, SBACC; Randy Wilkerson, Code Enforcement; Jeff Chamberlain, SBPD Agenda: Meeting called to Order at 6:34 p.m. Meeting had been rescheduled from January 3, 2017 as City Clerk had not issued notice in time. Ernest Galos prepared written order of Commission's decision at the December meeting regarding Ashley Kendall matter indicating Commission did not have authority to review the prior decision. The Order to be submitted to Code Enforcement for delivery. Ernest Galos also presented written minutes from the December meeting for approval. He informed Commission that Jen Coleman from the City Clerk's office indicated that the meetings are recorded but that recordings are deleted once written minutes are presented. He indicated he disagreed with that policy. Jen Gobel inquired if Emily was still on the Commission. Ernest Galos indicated Jen Coleman had forwarded a resignation letter from Emily. In light of a Michigan law authorizing police to shoot dogs, Rebecca Kaiser reports that there is a training class for police officers on how to handle issues that involve shooting dogs. Jen Gobel knows of a video Chicago police use she can show police. Possible to collaborate with County Police Ernest Galos inquired as to Ashley Kendall's address so Order could be sent to her. Jen Gobel advised of her address and indicated Ms. Kendall had contacted her to see the dog. She was told it was not appropriate. Ernest Galos also indicated that Ms. Kendall attempted ex parte communication with him via telephone message and e-mail to which he did not respond. He inquired of the animal's status. Jen Gobel indicated it appears adoptable and has improved in socialability as Officer Singleton has been working with the dog. Her cat went to rescue. Dr. Culp asked when the Commission's annual report is due. Ernest Galos indicates it is due in March and it has been a quiet year for Commission activity but we should prepare ideas. Ernest Galos asked when budget was submitted. Randy Wilkerson said they send it to Mayor's office in August before it goes to the Council. Ernest Galos pointed out that Ordinance requires budget be submitted to Commission before it goes to Council. Staff indicates it will be done in the future but Interim manager did not submit it.