Animal Control — Springfield, MA
Date: 2025-06-26
Time: 10:00

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 ~ Agenda ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on June 26, 2025 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court
 Street, Springfield, MA.




 Approval of Minutes
 1. February 13, 2025 Minutes


 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing - for a Pitbull at 10 Sanderson Street Owned by Ana Nina.


 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Lilly at 87 Massreco St Owned by
 Elizabeth Torres


 Non-Compliance Hearing
 4. 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.


 5. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Abby at 192 Harkness Ave Owned by
 Mark Tourangeau.


 6. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba




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Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on February 13, 2025 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Keith Fleming Police Officer Present
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Joel Rosemond Police Officer Absent
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Present

 Aprroval of Minutes

 1. December 19, 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 Yes
 Board member Johns Abstained
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 Minutes approved.




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 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs Named Kuma and Nikita at 85
 Narragansett St Owned by Cortney Cheney.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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


 Complainant
 Krystin Wanczyk stated it's not the first, second or third time, at least one of the dogs is




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 dangerous to men and they are not safe dogs to be around.


 Respondent
 Cortney Cheney stated the first incident happened in October, and she felt like it was a
 disservice to the dogs by not property introducing them by assuming they are all friendly
 animals. The dogs are not aggressive. The second incident was preventable, because they
 were aware not to let the dogs out unattended. She took the dog to the Vets; she feels
 terrible for what happened. Kuma is signed up behavioralist evaluation for his anxiety.


 Tracy Cheney stated the dogs are good dogs and they are not aggressive. Cortney is very
 responsible from the day Kuma was born; she has done everything possible for Kuma.
 Krystin should take some of the responsibility for her action.


 Rebuttal
 Krystin Wanczyk stated most of the days the dogs are alone, and they are high energy.
 Their dogs have been outside unattended. Her dog was healthy and should still be her with
 her and there is nothing she can do to bring her dog back.


 Cortney Cheney said she goes in and out on her lunch break on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 She has never let her dogs out unattended. It's a very unfortunate situation.


 Tracy Cheney said the dogs just not vicious.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs 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 No

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 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes




 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following condition on the
 animals:

 1.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.




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns No
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Condition passed by roll call votes



 Non-Compliance Hearing

 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba.
 He has failed to comply with the secure enclosure and has yet to provide proof of liability
 insurance.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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


 Respondent
 Abdul Kabba said his dogs are well behaved. He built the dog handle that he was asked to
 build. TJO O'Connor came and took pictures of the handle, so he's not aware if it's did not
 meet their expectation. The dogs do not leave his yard, they are surrounded.


 Rebuttal

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 Officer Robichaud said the most visit on the 10th, it is missing one section of the wire. It is
 now a physical enclosure of some kind, which is progress. The recent pictures look much
 better.




 Board Member Johns made a motion to imposed the five hundred dollar (500.00)
 fine for non- compliance the motion was seconded by Board Member Edwards.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming No
 Board member Johns Yes




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Board member Landry No
 Board member Nelson Campbell No




 Motion failed by roll call votes.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion that the secured enclosure to be
 completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025 the motion was seconded by Board
 Member Johns.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:
 1. That the secured enclosure to be completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025. Thomas J.
 O'Connor (TJO) will do a follow in the same week to make sure compliance are met. As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




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Gladys Oyola-Lopez
City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
36 Court Street, Room 123
Springfield, MA 01103




 THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

 February 18, 2025

Abdul Kabba
66 Leyfred Ter
Springfield, MA 01108

Dear Abdul Kabba:

A Non-Compliance Hearing was held on February 13, 2025 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 dogs named Charlie,
Deja and Brenda. The committee voted to deem your dogs as Dangerous and has imposed the
following condition:

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

 1. That the secured enclosure to be completed February 17, 2025, and Thomas J. O’Connor
 (TJO) will do a follow visit in the same week to make sure compliance are met. As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

Failure to comply with this order may result in a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) or
imprisonment for up to 60 days under Mass General Law Chapter 140 Section 157a. Please note
transferring ownership or possession of your dog in prohibited under subsection (3) of Chapter
140 Section 157A

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. Further information regarding the
requirement may be obtained from the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control Center, 627 Cottage
Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, 413-781-1484.

Sincerely,



Gladys Oyola-Lopez
City Clerk

GO/C Nelson Campbell

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Animal Control
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 ~ Agenda ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on June 26, 2025 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court
 Street, Springfield, MA.




 Approval of Minutes
 1. February 13, 2025 Minutes


 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing - for a Pitbull at 10 Sanderson Street Owned by Ana Nina.


 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Lilly at 87 Massreco St Owned by
 Elizabeth Torres


 Non-Compliance Hearing
 4. 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.


 5. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Abby at 192 Harkness Ave Owned by
 Mark Tourangeau.


 6. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba




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 ~ Minutes ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on February 13, 2025 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Keith Fleming Police Officer Present
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Joel Rosemond Police Officer Absent
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Present

 Aprroval of Minutes

 1. December 19, 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 Yes
 Board member Johns Abstained
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 Minutes approved.




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 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs Named Kuma and Nikita at 85
 Narragansett St Owned by Cortney Cheney.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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


 Complainant
 Krystin Wanczyk stated it's not the first, second or third time, at least one of the dogs is




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 dangerous to men and they are not safe dogs to be around.


 Respondent
 Cortney Cheney stated the first incident happened in October, and she felt like it was a
 disservice to the dogs by not property introducing them by assuming they are all friendly
 animals. The dogs are not aggressive. The second incident was preventable, because they
 were aware not to let the dogs out unattended. She took the dog to the Vets; she feels
 terrible for what happened. Kuma is signed up behavioralist evaluation for his anxiety.


 Tracy Cheney stated the dogs are good dogs and they are not aggressive. Cortney is very
 responsible from the day Kuma was born; she has done everything possible for Kuma.
 Krystin should take some of the responsibility for her action.


 Rebuttal
 Krystin Wanczyk stated most of the days the dogs are alone, and they are high energy.
 Their dogs have been outside unattended. Her dog was healthy and should still be her with
 her and there is nothing she can do to bring her dog back.


 Cortney Cheney said she goes in and out on her lunch break on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 She has never let her dogs out unattended. It's a very unfortunate situation.


 Tracy Cheney said the dogs just not vicious.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs 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 No

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 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes




 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following condition on the
 animals:

 1.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.




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns No
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Condition passed by roll call votes



 Non-Compliance Hearing

 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba.
 He has failed to comply with the secure enclosure and has yet to provide proof of liability
 insurance.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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


 Respondent
 Abdul Kabba said his dogs are well behaved. He built the dog handle that he was asked to
 build. TJO O'Connor came and took pictures of the handle, so he's not aware if it's did not
 meet their expectation. The dogs do not leave his yard, they are surrounded.


 Rebuttal

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 Officer Robichaud said the most visit on the 10th, it is missing one section of the wire. It is
 now a physical enclosure of some kind, which is progress. The recent pictures look much
 better.




 Board Member Johns made a motion to imposed the five hundred dollar (500.00)
 fine for non- compliance the motion was seconded by Board Member Edwards.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming No
 Board member Johns Yes




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Board member Landry No
 Board member Nelson Campbell No




 Motion failed by roll call votes.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion that the secured enclosure to be
 completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025 the motion was seconded by Board
 Member Johns.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:
 1. That the secured enclosure to be completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025. Thomas J.
 O'Connor (TJO) will do a follow in the same week to make sure compliance are met. As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




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 Communication: Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba (Non-Compliance
Gladys Oyola-Lopez
City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
36 Court Street, Room 123
Springfield, MA 01103




 THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

 February 18, 2025

Abdul Kabba
66 Leyfred Ter
Springfield, MA 01108

Dear Abdul Kabba:

A Non-Compliance Hearing was held on February 13, 2025 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 dogs named Charlie,
Deja and Brenda. The committee voted to deem your dogs as Dangerous and has imposed the
following condition:

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

 1. That the secured enclosure to be completed February 17, 2025, and Thomas J. O’Connor
 (TJO) will do a follow visit in the same week to make sure compliance are met. As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.

Failure to comply with this order may result in a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) or
imprisonment for up to 60 days under Mass General Law Chapter 140 Section 157a. Please note
transferring ownership or possession of your dog in prohibited under subsection (3) of Chapter
140 Section 157A

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. Further information regarding the
requirement may be obtained from the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control Center, 627 Cottage
Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, 413-781-1484.

Sincerely,



Gladys Oyola-Lopez
City Clerk

GO/C Nelson Campbell

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 ~ Minutes ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on June 26, 2025 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court
 Street, Springfield, MA.


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

 Approval of Minutes

 1. February 13, 2025 Minutes
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Board Member Landry 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 Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 Minutes approved.




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 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing - for a Pitbull at 10 Sanderson Street Owned by Ana Nina.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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


 Complainant
 Jose Candelaria stated his daughter was walking to school when she was attacked by the
 dog. Mrs. Candelaria showed picture of his daughter left knee puncture wounds. He took his
 daughter to the hospital for medical treatments.


 Yaelis Candelaria stated she was on her way to school when dog attacked her, and the door
 was fully open.
 Respondent
 Ana Nina did not appear.


 Rebuttal
 Jose Candelaria said he couldn't do anything for his daughter, and she got the scar of the
 bit.


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


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



 Motion passed by roll call votes.


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

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



 5. 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.

 6. That, if the owner of the dog fails to appear at a hearing in front of the Advisory and
 Hearing Committee and the dog is declared a dangerous dog, the dog shall be impounded
 and/or euthanized. As defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-7 of the Code of the City of
 Springfield Ordinance.

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


 Condition passed by roll call votes




 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Lilly at 87 Massreco St Owned by
 Elizabeth Torres
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.

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


 Complainant
 Jonathan Williams stated he saw his dog got bitten. He took his dog to the hospital for
 treatments and received $1,400.00 of medical bills. They are petrified of the respondent
 dog.


 Theresa Williams said she's tired of being a prisoner in her own house, and she's scared all
 the time and don't know that to do.


 Respondent
 Elizabeth Torres said she was walking her dog on his leash, she tripped, and her dog got
 loosed. She asked Ms. Williams if his dog was ok and has offered to pay for any medical
 bills. Her dog acted because she saw the bunny.


 Rebuttal
 Johnathan said when Elizabeth came to him, he didn't see anything wrong with his dog. He
 saw the blood and the punctured wounds after. He said he could put up a fence, but
 Springfield doesn't allowed fence to be put up.


 Elizabeth said her dog barks. She has opened herself up for what she needs to do and
 willing to pay for the medical bills.


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


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




 Motion passed by roll call votes.


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

 1. That whenever the dog is removed from the premises of the owner, the dog shall be

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 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.

 2. That, the owner and the complainant dogs be registered. As defined in Chapter 110,
 Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




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


 Condition passed by roll call votes




 Non-Compliance Hearing

 4. 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.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


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


 Respondent
 Peter Gallucci said everyone else like the dog, he doesn't think it a big deal.


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


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




 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal from the previous conditions on December 19, 2024

 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.
 2. That the dog be tethered when in the yard. As defined in Chapter 110,
 Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 On June 26, 2025 at the Non-Compliance Hearing the Committee found the order
 with the conditions on December 19, 2024 were valid order and you failed to
 comply with said order. For that reason, the Animal Control Advisory and Hearing
 Committee voted to fine you Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) 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. The order with the
 above listed conditions that was issued on December 19, 2024 is still valid.


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


 Condition passed by roll call votes




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 5. Dangerous Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Coco at 53 Haskin St Owned by Miranda
 Delvalle
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Reschedule


 6. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Reschedule.




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