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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-20 CEAC MINUTES• CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE • • MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2002 1. Call to Order. The regular meeting of the Englewood Code Enforcement Advisory Committee was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by member McCahill in the City Council Conference Room. Chairperson McCahill introduced two new members, Jonathan Crowell and Bill Belt. The new members read and signed the oath of office. Roll Call. Present: Ex-Officio: Absent: 2. Approval of Minutes . Mc~ahill, Blair, DesMarteau, Crowell, Belt Lynn, Moore, Flaherty, Yurchick, Grazulis Roberts, Olsen Member Blair moved and member DesMarteau seconded that the minutes of the January 16, 2001 Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meeting be approved. Ayes: McCahill, Blair, DesMarteau, Crowell, Belt Nays: None The motion carried. 3. Public Open forum. Guests , Don Roth, Ruth Steel, Ned Steel, and Mary Hoeft were in attendance. Roth had a message of "thank you" for all of the members for their years of support and hard work. Roth suggested the committee review the CEAC By-Laws to see if any part of it needs to be updated. Ruth and Ned Steel came to observe. Mary Hoeft came to get an update on animal issues. Member McCahill explained to Ms. Hoeft that Code Enforcement Supervisor Lynn will be giving a presentation to City Council at a Study Session on March 4th and there will be further discussion of animal registration at a public hearing at a later date. 4. Old business. a. Animal Registration. McCahill started discussions on the City Council presentation that Lynn will be giving at the Study Session on the 4th of March. Lynn covered the 28 page presentation in detail. He also stated that the ASPCA and the HSUS are PAGE 1 • • • supporters of animal registration. Lynn quoted an article from the ICMA (International City/County Management Association), suggesting differential licensing that rewards responsible pet ownership to lower fees, as "sensible public policy". Further discussion followed on Lynn's licensing proposals, with specific details on all of the options . DesMarteau inquired of City Council's stand on what type of licensing they would support. Council person Grazulis could not answer the question , and Council person Yurchick is in favor of enforcement of the number of animals , and PetData licensing, with a flat fee. Grazulis asked for PetData recommendations from cities that are currently using their service. A further discussion of the licensing options prompted Lynn to add comments on code issues that aren 't being addressed at the present time (i.e. $100 .00 per each permit for "hobby/derelict" vehicles in back yards). In response to member Crowell's questioning of having income coming into the city for licensing, Lynn replied "we need to set a fee that encourages spay /neutering, as recommended by the ASPCA and the HSUS". Committee members decided to take the presentation home for review so it can be discussed at the next meeting. Committee members also discussed meeting early at 5:30 p.m . (before the Study Session March 4th) in the second floor lobby of City Hall to take a straw poll for their support and/or opposition for the licensing. Sue Osborne, Recording Secretary, will notify members Olsen and Roberts of the special meeting . 5. New business . a. Election of Officers. Member McCahill asked for nominations from the floor for the position of Chairperson. Member DesMarteau nominated Member McCahill as Chairperson. Member McCahill declined as he is currently Chairperson of The Clean, Green and Proud Committee . McCahill stated that he would be willing to stay on as Vice-Chair. Discussion followed. Member McCahill made a motion and member Blair seconded it that member DesMarteau be appointed Chairperson. All were in favor. The motion carried. Member McCahill discussed the duties of the Vice-Chair position. Member Belt made a motion and member McCahill seconded it that member Blair be the new Vice-Chair person. All were in favor. The motion carried. b. Colorado Humane Society Statistics. Lynn discussed the 2001statistics submitted by the Colorado Humane Society. Discussion followed regarding the procedures on releasing animals from the Colorado Humane Society. Lynn added that according to the figures , Englewood is "at the bottom of the barrel" as far as spay/neutering dogs and getting rabies vaccinations. Lynn also stated that there 's nothing in the Englewood Code at the present time to encourage spaying and neutering. Member DesMarteau asked how Englewood's average could be raised from what it currently is. Lynn replied that an animal registration proposal would result in improved figures . PAGE2 • • • c. January 2002 Code Enforcement Monthly Activity Report. Lynn presented the January Code Enforcement Monthly Activity Report. He explained that parking citations went up due to the students being back at school downtown. The vehicle auction will be this Saturday , February 23, 2002, 10:00 a.m. at the Service Center. Graffiti and snow violations remained high. Lynn also mentioned that Ernie Bjorkman, news anchor for Channel 2 News, visited Englewood for a day with John Edgmon doing animal control. A news segment was shown to the committee. Member McCahill asked if the Decriminalization was still under review by the City Attorney, with Lynn's response that it 's still in their hands. d. Plaque for Don Roth, Charter Member, Code Enforcement Advisory Committee. Member McCahill made a motion and member Belt seconded it to have a plaque engraved for Don Roth, outgoing CEAC Chairperson, in appreciation for all of his dedication and hard work on the committee. Member McCahill made a motion and member Belt seconded it to spend up to $75.00 for the plaque. It was also mentioned by member McCahill of Roth's suggestion to take an additional look at revising the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee By-Laws. 6. Topics for March 20, 2002 meeting. a. Animal registration presentation b. Review Englewood's snow shoveling ordinance c. Review of CEAC By-Laws d. January 2002 Code Enforcement Monthly Report e. Role of Staff with Advisory Committee 7. Adjournment. Member DesMarteau moved and member Belt seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Ayes: Nay s: McCahill, Blair, DesMarteau, Crowell , Belt None Susan L. Osborne , Recording Secretary PAGE3