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CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 2001
Call to Order.
The regular meeting of the Englewood Code Enforcement Advisory Committee was
called to order at 6:35 p.m. by member Roth in the City Council Conference Room.
Roll Call.
Present:
Ex-Officio:
Absent:
Excused:
Roth, McCahill, Blair, Olsen
Lynn, Moore, Yurchick
Roberts, DesMarteau, Nabholz
Flaherty
2. Approval of Minutes .
Member Blair moved and member McCahill seconded that the minutes of the
November 21, 2001 Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meeting be approved .
Ayes:
Nays:
The motion carried.
3. Public Open forum.
Roth, McCahill, Blair, Olsen
None
a. Joan Casey, Denver Dumb Friends League. Joan Casey from the Denver Dumb
Friends League came to speak on dog licensing on behalf of animal protector, Ruth
Steel. She presented information from The Humane Society of the United States
favoring differential dog licensing fees for spayed/neutered animals.
b. Glen and Cynthia Searfoss, Englewood residents. Glen and Cynthia Searfoss
expressed their opposition to loose dogs in city parks, attacking them and their two
dogs. They discussed several dog related issues going on in their neighborhood, are
concerned about increased dog bites, and not being able to frequent the parks.
Lynn went into discussion about the off leash pilot program and how it started. Per
Lynn, Code Enforcement has received several phone calls from citizens wanting
additional parks to be opened up, and some calls saying five parks is too many.
These calls have been forwarded to Dave Lee, Parks Department.
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4. Old business .
a. Animal Licensing. Roth reiterated City Council's stand on the dog licensing fee
program from the last Study Session, expressing their concern for the cost of it.
Yurchick inquired how an annual licensing program would be beneficial. Roth
explained the licensing would be a way to track how many animals people have,
and it would also track rabies vaccinations. Lynn explained that at the December
3rd Study Session it was opportune timing for Roth to address the cost structure, but
the discussion of fees digressed into much larger issues. Council then directed
Code Enforcement to address Council in January at another Study Session with
issues that were raised. Lynn presented an outline of what he proposed , and
welcomed comments / ideas from members to add more topics. Lynn added that the
Code Enforcement staff supports licensing by a full/part-time Officer with an
annual tag requirement , and a graduated fee structure. Lynn then proceeded to
make a scheduled conference call to Mike Bums at PetData in Dallas , Texas to
discuss how his pet licensing program works. Questions that were asked of Mike
as follows : Is PetData information available to send out to individual cities on an
update basis ? Mike replied that it is routinely electronically updated and transferred
or a hard copy transfer is made . A fee of $3 .50 per license covers everything with
no up-front costs , which includes license tags , notification renewal , license
renewals , and monthly reports . McCahill was concerned about supplemental fees
that we wouldn 't be aware of. Lynn asked how we would communicate with
PetData if we pick up an animal at 2:00 a.m. Mike replied that PetData has a
database which runs 24/7. McCahill asked if Mike has a volume registration per
month that needs to be met , and Mike replied no. Yurchick asked at what point the
price starts going down ? Mike replied at 50 ,000 licenses per year. Lynn asked
Mike 's input implementing a flat fee versus a graduated fee structure. Mike
strongly supported a graduated fee. He added that PetData has a ten day tum
around on their pet licensing program . Yurchick inquired of the program
mechanics, how do citizens get their licenses ? Mike replied there are several ways :
the citizen can come to the shelter (with a reduced cost), coming from the initial
database , or they can do it online. PetData takes care of everything: they do the
rabies vaccination renewal, the license renewal (2°d delinquent notices also sent
out), they send out monthly reports, and mail correspondence targeting specific zip
codes. McCahill mentioned the need in making certain that the dog licensing will
be enforced . Additional discussion followed on PetData and chipping animals .
b. Decriminalization Initiative. This issue is still with the City Attorney.
5. New business.
a. City Council Presentation. Lynn stated that he will be giving his City Council
Presentation on dog licensing at a Study Session in February . He will revise the
outline and bring it to the next meeting .
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b. November 2001 Code Enforcement Monthly Activity Report. The November
2001 Code Enforcement Monthly Activity Report was discussed. Lynn mentioned
the substantial amount of training received by officers during the month, and
pointed out that positive public relations contacts remained very high.
6. Topics for January 16, 2002 meeting.
a. Animal licensing
b. Constantly barking dogs
c. December and Annual Reports
7. Adjournment.
Member McCahill moved and member Olsen seconded to adjourn the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
A y es:
Nays:
Roth, McCahill, Blair, Olsen
None
Susan L. Osborne , Recording Secretary
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