Animal Control — Springfield, MA
Date: 2024-12-19
Time: 10:00

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 ~ Agenda ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on December 19, 2024 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Approval of Minutes

 October 17, 2024 Minutes


 Nuisance Hearing
 1. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Mia at 64 California Ave Owned by Peter
 Gallucci. First Hearing Held on July 18 and a Follow Hearing Held on August 15.


 Non-Compliance Hearing
 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Abby at 192 Harkness Ave Owned by
 Mark Tourangeau.


 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Cuban at 67 Bowles Park Owned by Mya
 Gaskins


 4. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Coco at 45 Redfern Dr Owned by
 Alexander Andino




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Animal Control
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 ~ Agenda ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on December 19, 2024 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Approval of Minutes

 October 17, 2024 Minutes


 Nuisance Hearing
 1. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Mia at 64 California Ave Owned by Peter
 Gallucci. First Hearing Held on July 18 and a Follow Hearing Held on August 15.


 Non-Compliance Hearing
 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Abby at 192 Harkness Ave Owned by
 Mark Tourangeau.


 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Cuban at 67 Bowles Park Owned by Mya
 Gaskins


 4. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Coco at 45 Redfern Dr Owned by
 Alexander Andino




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 ~ Minutes ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on October 17, 2024 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Keith Fleming Police Officer Present




 Communication: October 17, 2024 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present
 Megan Landry Board Member Absent
 Veronica Johns Board Member Absent

I. Approval of Minutes
 August 15 2024
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to accept the minutes the motion was
 seconded by Board Member Fleming.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Yes
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry Absent
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0


 Minutes approved.


 Hearing Requested

 1. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs Named Waffle and Rex at 111 Berard Cir
 Owned by Jaymie Hession and Kristen Calkins
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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 Complainant
 Priscilla Lopez stated she has concerns regarding the incident that took place
 at her home on September 22nd 2024. She placed the leash and harness on
 her dog, Honey. She opened her back deck door that leads to her back yard,
 she walked down the steps and noticed two dogs entering together and
 walking side by side in her backyard. The two (2) dogs immediately whisked
 her and her dog, Honey and charged at them. She tried to go back on her
 deck, by that time the dogs rushed past her and started to attack Honey.
 She tried to pull the dogs by their leash, she would pull one, the other would
 attack, away from her dog, Honey. At one point her dog, Honey jumped off
 her deck, the two (2) dogs noticed Honey and started to chased Honey to
 the front of the house. At one point Rex had her dog, Honey by the neck and




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 violently shaking Honey. The dogs, despite her commands of stop, let her go
 and pulling them away, the dogs did not let up until Honey died. Her
 husband and her neighbor heard the commotions and tried to intervein, they
 tried get the dogs to go away, but the dogs were aggressively approaching
 her husband and the neighbor. Her and her son was frightening and
 traumatized from what she’d witnessed. There are elders, small children,
 there’s a day care down the street and small pets. On that day, it could have
 been her nine (9) years old son taking Honey outside for a walk, if it was her
 son, it could have been a different situation. She doesn’t feel safe going
 outside in her yard, she’s on edge, her son is on edge, this has affected her
 entire family and the neighborhood is concern. This is not the first time the
 dogs have gotten out, they got out in July and Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO)
 was called. She doesn't know if the owners can contain the dog the way that
 they should. She hoped that there will be some safety measures put in place
 so it doesn’t happen again. She didn’t just lose a dog, she lost a family
 member, it very hurtful.


 Anthony Moore, Jr stated he heard his wife saying no and some scuffles
 outside, he noticed two (2) dogs chasing their dog, Honey. His wife was
 trying to get the two (2) dogs off their dog, Honey, the two (2) dogs had his
 dog, Honey. He threw two (2) or three (3) flower pots at the dogs and did
 not budge. His neighbor was able to get one dog off his dog. He is really
 concern, he looked at the left every time he’s leaving his house, his son
 doesn’t want to go outside and swing on his swing set, his wife doesn’t want
 to sit on their deck and drink coffee anymore, he feels like he has to walk
 them to their car every day. It has been an emotional traumatic experience
 for his household, his son, his wife and himself are not getting any sleep, it’s
 playing in their heads. He would love to see the ordinance and the process
 revisited. He believes the dog are dangerous.


 Anthony Stewart appeared and spoke in favor of the complainants, he stated
 that on September 22nd at about 7:24 A.M he heard yelling. He immediately

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 grabs his machete, by the time he reached across the street the two (2)
 dogs had his neighbor dog, by the tail and by the head violently shaking. He
 turned the machete sideways and began to beat the dog on the tail for it to
 let go. The dogs ran away, then they came back. He said the defendant
 came down the street saying, oh my god those are our dogs, please don’t
 hurt them. He said to the defendants your dogs just killed the neighbor dog,
 we have been outside for ten to fifteen minutes, where were you. He asked
 the defendant how did the dogs get out, the defendant say to him, a friend
 came over and they got excited and got away from them. He said as a
 neighbor he’s concern, he has a three (3) years old granddaughter who goes
 outside on Sunday mornings, his neighbor has children, there are not stray
 dogs running around in the neighborhood. It’s a tragedy that this had to
 happen, but something should be done, he doesn’t think they are




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 responsible, they showed no remorse when they came. They will be another
 time the dog will get out. The dog died with his eyes opened in his yard on a
 leash and harness, a dog should feel safe on its property.


 Respondent
 Attorney Cohen stated he’s representing the respondents. He said sorry to
 the complainant. He said what happened to the dog and if it was in his
 community, he would be saying and doing the exact same things. It’s
 unacceptable for the them to feel this kind of discomfort every day they
 leave their house. He stated the respondents are extremely remorseful. Atty
 Cohen said Waffle has been euthanized, he’s no longer a problem in the
 neighborhood. He stated Waffle was the leader and the alpha. The training
 they signed up for though Bark Busters is to have Rex recognized that they
 are the alpha, and he answer to a person now, not to Waffle and certainly
 not to himself. When Rex goes to the vet, he doesn’t have to be muzzled, be
 on trazodone or any kind of sedatives. His goal is to preserve Rex’s life and
 to have him deem as nuisance. He mentioned the letters from people who
 knew and support Rex. This was their first off leash violation. The things
 they have done is voluntary, they have gone to training and euthanized
 Waffle. They changed the gate, the latch is now on the outside instead of the
 inside, there is a six (6) foot fence now replaced the area where the dogs
 got out. When the dog is outside, he’ on a run, on a long leash, within the
 fenced in area and a human supervising the dog. The dog will get its
 exercise but with a human outside with the dog. They will put up a beware
 sign, privacy screening fence to limit triggers and barking, engaged
 evaluation and training, run with in the fenced area or supervised with an
 extended leash, will not obtain additional dog until or unless trainer
 approves and seeking a dog bite liability insurance policy. Written letters of
 support for Rex, Jaymie and Kristen from Christian Brooks, Jessica Campbell,
 Kimberly O’Brien, Michelle Varela, Dr. Madison Smith and Scott Masamery
 from Bark Busters Home Dog Training.



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 Kristen read her apology letter she wrote to the complainant and has
 apologized. Kristen agreed with to Atty Cohen statements.


 Jaymie Hession read her apology letter she wrote for the complainant and
 has apologized. Jaymie agreed to Atty Cohen statements.

 Rebuttal

 Ms. Lopez asked if there are prior incident, did they have any history with
 Animal Control in other states.


 Mr. Stewart stated there are two dogs involved in the incident, not one, two.
 Both dogs are equally aggressive during the attack. Both dogs killed their




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 (Ms. Lopez) dog.



 Atty Cohen spoke on behalf of the respondents stating it was not
 intentionally and his clients admitted they made a mistake. This is not case
 where both dogs need to be killed. Every household that has two (2) dogs,
 there’s an alpha dog.


 Heather Cahillane, from Thomas J. O'Connor read their report.



 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs a Dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Fleming.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Yes
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry Absent
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 1. That the dog be humanely restrained. As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-1 of the
 Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.


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 2. That the dog be confined to the premises of the owner of the dog; provided, however, that
 "confined" shall mean securely confined indoors or confined outdoors in a securely
 enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner; provided
 however, that such confinement shall comply with § 110-8 ; As defined in Chapter 110,
 Section 10-B-2 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

 3. That whenever the dog is removed from the premises of the owner, the dog shall be
 securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash having a minimum tensile
 strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding three feet in length; As defined in Chapter 110,
 Section 10-B-3 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

 4. That the animal shall be surgically sterilized and microchipped with the microchip
 registered to the City, with all costs associated with these services to be borne by the




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 owner; As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-4 of the Code of the City of Springfield
 Ordinance.

 5. That the owner construct, within two weeks from the date of decision, a secure enclosure
 to house the dog when it is in the owner's yard. The Advisory and Hearing Committee
 may order that, during the construction period, the dog be publicly impounded at an
 animal shelter or a private veterinary hospital until the secure enclosure is constructed.
 The effectiveness of the secure enclosure shall be subject to approval and periodic
 inspections by an Animal Control Officer, as deemed necessary. The fee for said
 inspection shall be $75. If the owner is found violating the secure enclosure requirements,
 immediate public impoundment of the dog shall be done by the animal control center
 during the time the violation continues to exist, and the owner shall bear all cost(s) for
 such public impoundment. The fine for such violation shall be $200 per day; As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-5 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

 6. That ownership of the dog may not be transferred unless the transfer of ownership is to an
 adult residing within the same residence and said dog shall remain housed solely at that
 residence; As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-6 of the Code of the City of
 Springfield Ordinance.

 7. That the owner or keeper of the dog provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than
 $100,000 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to
 persons, domestic animals or property resulting from the acts, whether intentional or
 unintentional, of the dog or proof that reasonable efforts were made to obtain such
 insurance if a policy has not been issued; provided, however, that if a policy of insurance
 has been issued, the owner or keeper shall produce such policy upon request of the
 hearing authority or a justice of the district court; and provided further, that if a policy
 has not been issued the owner or keeper shall produce proof of efforts to obtain such
 insurance; As defined by state law in Chapter 140, Section 157-4-4. Provide proof to
 Thomas J. O’Connor within twenty-one (21) days and naming the City. As defined in
 Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




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 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Yes
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry Absent
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog a Dangerous by roll call votes 3-0.




 Communication: October 17, 2024 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Second Hearing
 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Abby at 192 Harkness Ave Owned by
 Mark Tourangeau. Second Hearing. First Hearing Held on July 18 2024
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Heather Cahillane, Acting Executive Director from Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption
 Center read their reports.




 Respondent
 Mark Tourangeau did not appear. This is the second hearing, the first was requested on July
 18th 2024.


 Rebuttal
 none.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs as Dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Fleming.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Yes
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry Absent
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


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 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 1. The dog to be impounded. As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-7 of the Code of the
 City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. That the dog be humanely euthanized. As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-8 of the
 Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board Member Edwards Yes




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 Board Member Fleming Yes
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry Absent
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog as Dangerous by roll call votes 3-0.




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 Communication: Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Cuban at 67 Bowles Park Owned by Mya Gaskins (Non-Compliance Hearing)
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 Communication: Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Cuban at 67 Bowles Park Owned by Mya Gaskins (Non-Compliance Hearing)
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 Communication: Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Coco at 45 Redfern Dr Owned by Alexander Andino (Non-Compliance Hearing)

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Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on December 19, 2024 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present
 Keith Fleming Police Departmnet Absent
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Joel Rosemond Police Officer Absent
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Absent

 Approval of Minutes

 October 17, 2024 Minutes
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to accept the minutes the motion was
 seconded by Board Member Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0


 Minutes approved.


 Nuisance Hearing

 1. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Mia at 64 California Ave Owned by Peter
 Gallucci. First Hearing Held on July 18 and a Follow Hearing Held on August 15.



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 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Respondent
 Peter Gallucci stated he paid the $300 fine he received.


 Rebuttal
 none.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0.


 Board Edwards explained to Mr. Gallucci what could happen to his dog for getting out.
 Mr. Gallucci asked if he should keep his dog on a leash in the back yard.
 Board Edwards said yes.
 Board Landry asked Mr. Gallucci if his yard is fenced in.
 Mr. Gallucci said pretty much, and he has a runner in the back yard.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:
 1. That the dog be humanely restrained. As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-1 of the Code
 of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. That the dog be tethered when in the yard. As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-9 of the
 Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance




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 Roll call votes on the conditions
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance with the above listed conditions by roll call
 votes 3-0.




 Non-Compliance Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Abby at 192 Harkness Ave Owned by
 Mark Tourangeau.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Respondent
 Mark Tourangeau did not appear. This is the third hearing. The first hearing was July 18th
 2024 and the second was October 17th 2024.


 Rebuttal
 none.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog as Dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes

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 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 A Non-Compliance Hearing was held on December 19, 2024 by the Animal Control Advisory
 and Hearing Committee in accordance with Chapter 110, Section 10 of the Code of the City of
 Springfield Ordinance, 2012, as amended for dangerous dog hearing for your dog named Abby.

 The committee had voted to deem your dogs as Dangerous at a previous dangerous dog hearing
 that was held on July 18, 2024 in which Abbey was ordered to be impounded, due to your
 absence from the hearing. An additional Dangerous Dog Hearing was scheduled on October 17,
 2024 in which, you again, did not attend. At that meeting, again without your attendance, Abby
 was ordered to be euthanized. The euthanasia order was due to the fact that Abby had escaped
 three times, and had attacked two separate dogs on two separate occasions.

 The Hearing Committee was hoping to hear your side of the story and potentially order
 conditions that would prevent Abby’s escape and attack on other animals but without your
 attendance, and evidence of the above-mentioned escapes and roaming of the City, coupled with
 two separate attacks, a Euthanasia Order was voted by the Committee.

 At the December 19th Non-Compliance Hearing the Committee found the orders on July 18,
 2024 and October 17, 2024 were valid orders and you failed to comply with said orders. For that
 reason, the Animal Control Advisory and Hearing Committee voted to fine you Five Hundred
 Dollars pursuant to Chapter 140 Section 157A. Please note transferring ownership or possession
 of your dog is prohibited under subsection (3) of Chapter 140 Section 157A. In addition, the
 order to have your dog euthanized is still a valid order. An appeal of this decision may be filed
 in District Court within 21 days of receiving this notice per Section 110-13(E) of the Springfield,
 MA ordinance.


 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog as Dangerous with the above listed conditions by roll call
 votes 3-0.




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 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Cuban at 67 Bowles Park Owned by Mya
 Gaskins
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Respondent
 Mya Gaskins stated she's moving at the of the month, and she has the liability insurance.


 Rebuttal
 none.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog as Dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:
 1. That the dog must be leashed and muzzled when walked on or off the property in
 accordance with Chapter 110, Section 10-B-3 of the Code of the City of Springfield
 Ordinance.

 2. That the owner or keeper of the dog provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than
 $100,000 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to
 persons, domestic animals or property resulting from the acts, whether intentional or
 unintentional, of the dog or proof that reasonable efforts were made to obtain such
 insurance if a policy has not been issued; provided, however, that if a policy of insurance
 has been issued, the owner or keeper shall produce such policy upon request of the
 hearing authority or a justice of the district court; and provided further, that if a policy

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 has not been issued the owner or keeper shall produce proof of efforts to obtain such
 insurance provided to Thomas J. O’Connor within twenty-one (21) days.

 3. A dangerous dog license shall be acquired annually at a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).
 As defined in Chapter 110-2-B-10-C of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance


 Roll call votes on the conditions
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog as Dangerous with the above listed conditions by roll call
 votes 3-0.




 4. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Coco at 45 Redfern Dr Owned by
 Alexander Andino
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Respondent
 Alexander Andino stated he's no longer living at 45 Redfern Dr. He is currently staying with
 a friend.


 Rebuttal
 none.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion




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 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 3-0.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following condition on the
 animal:
 1. That the dog must be leashed when not in the home or secured kennel, in accordance with
 Chapter 110, Section 10-A of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Fleming Absent
 Board Member Johns Absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance with the above listed condition by roll call
 votes 3-0.




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