06-10-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING .111Nr in_ 1a�a E OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) roclaim a "D -Day" on dogs. Ms. Marlene Katz, Director of the Mayor's Action Center, stated that he felt the city must provide some very firm animal control. Mr. Edward Ullery, 3516 South Wise ircle, wondered about the 10 -day period of holding the dog as incorporated in the ordinance that ad just had public hearing. He wondered if this would provide overcrowding at the Humane Society. ouncil President Nemeth stated that the 10 days applied only to dogs that are licensed or tagged. e stated that this might possibly provide a problem to the Humane Society. Mr. Harold E. Patty, 514 Eisenhower, stated that loose dogs created a problem to the.citizens when it involved distri- ution of mail, milk, etc. He hoped something could be done to solve that problem. Mr. Robert onderman, 1126 Irvington Avenue, talked about a 40 -mile bike trip he had taken in Michigan recentl nd he stated that only one stray dog had been spotted. He wondered about Michigan's control pro - ram. Mr. Evans wondered about the need for a desk, typewriter and chair. Mr. Gallagher stated hat this would be needed for the five persons that would be checking in, and the secretarial help hat would be needed. Mrs. Rogers, the secretary of the Humane Society, wondered about the types o niforms needed for $250 per person. Mr. Gallagher felt this was needed to keep the uniforms in onformance with city uniforms. He stated that that was the basic allotment for one year for each erson. ouncilman Parent stated that the Public Safety Committee had met twice regarding the problem in an ffort to try and solve it. It was decided by the city to move ahead on a program to control dogs uch as was incorporated in the appropriation ordinance. He felt that funds previously given to he Humane Society would be left as is, and the interim program should be implemented and the Publi afety Department would then have the time to study the program. Councilman Serge wondered about he simple problem of barking dogs and the nuisances created by noisy animals. Mr. Gallagher felt hat, if there was such a complaint, the owner should be ordered to correct the situation. He tated that the barking of dogs was a frustrating problem. Council President Nemeth was pleased o see that the Mayor had requested the funds for dog control. He hoped the dog officers could lso check into other violations, such as trash, weed, etc. He stated that the use of the tran- uilizer guns was a serious matter, and he felt the amount of money for the training was needed. H ondered about the feasibility of selling dog tags at the various pet shops. Mr. Gallagher felt th ould be possible. He also hoped that veterinarians could help by selling licenses. Mr. Gallagher tated that, since the employees would hold a Special Police Commission, the same procedure would e followed in employing the men. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the number of base stations in he city, and Mr. Gallagher stated that he thought there were three stations. Mr. John Hunt, Manag f the Radio Communications Department, stated that there were five stations within the Police epartment, two within the Fire Department, two within the Street Department, and one each for the ater Department and School City. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the base station in the raffic Engineer's Office. Mr. Hunt stated that this was only a control unit. He stated that, in onsidering a base station for the animal control program, the eligibility of the applicant for a CC license would have to be taken into consideration. He made reference to the humane society's icense. Councilman Kopczynski talked about the FCC regulations and the mobile units assigned to ach base. He stated that he was only trying to necessitate another frequency system. He wondered f there was any base station in the city that could utilize a central system and a central telepho umber. He stated that it would be at least three months before the FCC would even approve another requency. Mr. Gallagher stated that the city can negotiate with the FCC. He felt the funds must • approved prior to that. He hoped that various complaints such as dogs, weeds, trash, etc. could • handled through one station. Councilman.Kopczynski talked about the Mayor's Action Center being esponsible for that. Mr. Gallagher stated that he was trying to eliminate one more step for the itizens, especially if there was a dog problem which needed correction as soon as possible. ouncilman Kopczynski felt the Council should be kept abreast of the progress made by the depart - ent. He felt sure the problem would be reduced with an effective dog control program. Mr. Gallag tated that the number of captures in the Model Cities dog program was very satisfactory, and this nformation was on file in the Board of Public Safety Office. :ouncilman Kopczynski made a motion to amend the ordinance by the insertion of the following new ; ection: The Environmental Bureau must submit a written monthly report to the Council on the first of each month after the ordinance is in effect. The report must state the number of complaints received, the amount of dogs picked up and the disposal of the dogs, and any such information that the Council may request. ilman Parent seconded the motion. The motion carried. ouncilman Miller wondered about usage of the old police radios for the program. Mr. Hunt stated hat none of the old police radios can be used because they are put up for auction. The newer adios were being put into other departments. Councilman Miller wondered if three units could be sed for the program from the Police Department, and Mr. Hunt indicated that new units would have o be purchased. He talked about the licensing requirements of the FCC. Councilman Miller wondered f the Mayor's Action Center could be the base for the program. Mr..Gallagher stated that the base tation should be located so that the problem could be checked out immediately. He stated that it ould be possible to install the base station near the Action Center or the Environmental Office. ouncilman Kopczynski felt it was only logical that the Mayor's Action Center telephone number be sed because it has been published and the public is aware of it. He felt this would centralize hose types of complaints. ouncilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, as amended, econded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ouncilman Miller made a motion to recess, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried, nd the Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:25 p.m. Reconvened at 9:45 p.m. INANCE his being the pponents were he ordinance. pril 8, 1974. icensing and AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 5650 -74 AND OTHER CITY LAWS APPLYING TO BICYCLES. time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Nemeth made the presentation for He stated that the ordinance °seeks to repeal the ordinance adopted by the Council on It would also repeal those sections of the old ordinance which applied to the regulation of bicycles. It would not apply to the sections of the code dealing with