05/14/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 2007 I also consider that the American Pit Bull Terrier, be detached from the municipal code as being a dangerous animal and that no extra restriction be bestowed upon any one breed of dog. The American Muscle Kennel Club notices that there is a big problem with dangerous but more common, unhealthy animals. The problem we face today is irresponsible, evil, and wicked people who love mischief. There is a petite group of people who took the American Pit Bull Terrier away from its original function. This group of people adopted the American Pit Bull Terrier, tormented them, abused them„ fought them, neglected them, and installed an evil uncontrollable aggression in there own dogs for combating. These people brainwashed there American Pit Bull Terriers, and twisted them from there natural function. The original Characteristics of an American Pit Bull Terrier are strength, confidence, and a zest for life. This breed is brimming over with enthusiasm. The American Pit Bull Terrier is an excellent family companion and noted for their affection for people. Aggressive behavior towards humans is highly unlikely. The American Muscle Club agree there is a minute problem in South Bend with dangerous American Pit Bull Terriers and sizeable problems with neglected Animals, and a wise, godly plan of reconciliation must be put into effect. A plan of security and confidence not a plan of fear. A plan of protection and safeguard. Not a plan of abandonment. We can not let those who fear, hate and have no understanding of this breed decide there future. It is impossible and unjust to accurately judge anything or any circumstance out of fright or dislike. It's impracticable and without solution to discriminate, and massacre a single breed. Above all it is without constitutional value to the innocent to be counted among with the guilty. For the righteous to suffer for the unrighteous. In conclusion, I Stephen Range motion a petition that knowledgeable, experienced citizens be appointed to the Animal Control Commission and that the municipal Code Chapter 5 (Animals and Fowls) undergo a formal examination and be revised and rationalized were needed. And that no animal be deemed or seized by Animal Control just because it is or shire similar attributes as the American Pit Bull Terrier, until the Animal Control Commission is in attendance and Chapter 5 of the of the municipal code has been revised. At it earliest expediency meetings and agenda need to be established to reconcile these vast tribulations. Sincerely Stephen A. Range 1206 Johnson St. Contact Number 574-234-0672 Council President Timothy Rouse assigned this topic to the Health and Public Safety Committee. City Clerk John Voorde advised the Council that the Animal Control Commission should be a joint venture with the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County. He encourage the Council and the Health and Public Safety Committee to schedule meetings with various County and City Officials. COMMENTS CONCERNING PROCEDURAL CHANGES ON PUBLIC HEARINGS AT COMMON COUNCIL MEETINGS Mr. Eagen advised that he would like to see the Council change their procedure on Public Hearings. Mr. Eagen stated that when a subject is brought before the Council it is given First Reading then assigned to a committee, set for Second Reading, Public Hearing and Third Reading. At the public hearing portion time is given to the presenter, public input for those in favor and opposed to the bill. Mr. Eagen encourage the Council to allow comment for the "gray areas" a portion of the meeting when questions, along with comment from individuals not necessarily in favor of or opposed to the subject, but those that would like more information and have questions. Council President Timothy Rouse assigned this topic to the Council Rules Committee. 31