03-25-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1996 Member Broden. The motion carried. Council Member Washington I eported that the Public Safety Committee had met on this bill several times, and recommended it to the Council favorable. Kathy Dempsey, Director of Code Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She thanked the Council, Dr. Ecker, the Humane Society, and every one else who was involved in the preparation of this bill. She indicated the changes have involved slowly and there have been many meetings. She indicated the micro chipping, free ride home program and adoption were the issues. She indicated the City has asked for leniency on the adoption issue since the cost is $100 and micro chipping would be an option rather than mandatory. She reported that the free ride program allows animal control to return a licensed pet to their home. Carol Ecker, DVM, 50871 Ironwood, spoke against the bill, indicating there were issues not resolved and the bill should be continued. She indicated that non - working people are the only ones who would benefit from the return home program. She indicated the dogs should be micro chipped when they are adopted. She indicated the City is instituting programs that have been tried and discontinued in other cities. She indicated there was a lack of knowledge and experience. Larry Scott, 710 N. Olive, indicated he was concerned about the cost of micro chipping, as well as the free ride home program. Pat Bryan, 515 E. Monroe, indicated she was concerned about the cost of the micro chipping. She indicated pet therapy is helpful to people with disabilities, as well as the elderly. Leonard Grummell, 1919 S. Carlisle, spoke against microchipping. Jackie Walorski, 1342 Roleke Dr., thanked the Council for letting the public address the issues on this bill. She indicated she was opposed to the free ride program, and felt all of the issues in this bill should be addressed before it is passed. Mary Wadsworth, Director of the Humane Society, indicated she has concerns about micro chipping, the ride home program, and when an animal is declared dangerous to let people have them a choice of a five sided kennel or a fence is not wise. After Council discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until April 15, seconded by Council member Varner. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Members Luecke, Zakrzewski, Kelly.) BILL NO. 13 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 10 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD DIVISION 6, SECTION 13 -123 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PROCESSING HANDGUN TRANSFER APPLICATIONS Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely at the request of the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: ity Cle Chairman MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:55 p.m. Council President Kelly presiding, and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING