Animal Control — Springfield, MA
Date: 2024-10-17
Time: 10:00

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 ~ Agenda ~ 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.




I. Approval of Minutes
 August 15 2024


 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


 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




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Animal Control
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 ~ Agenda ~ 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.




I. Approval of Minutes
 August 15 2024


 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


 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




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 Animal Control
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 ~ Minutes ~ City Clerk


Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on August 15, 2024 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Joel D. Rosemond Police Officer Present
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Remote

 Approval of Minutes
 1. July 18 Minutes
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Board Member Landry made a motion to amend the July 18th 2024 minutes votes
 from a yes vote to no for Board Member Landry the motion was seconded by Board
 Member Nelson Campbell.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


 The board voted to amendment the minutes by roll call votes.




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 Items Continued from July Meeting
 2. Dangerous/Nuisance Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs at 90 High St Owned by
 Harrison Bonner, Manager- BC Mass Holding, LLC-183 High Street, Holyoke- MA
 01040
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant
 Paula Starnes did not appear.


 Respondent
 Franceska Santana translator stated the dog belongs to Franceska daughter. The dog was
 visiting her, the dog lives in Puerto Rico with her daughter. Ms. Santana has apologized.




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 Board Member Landry made a motion to dismiss the motion was seconded by
 Board Member Edwards.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


 The board voted to Dismiss by roll call votes.


 3. Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Named Mia at 64 California Ave Owned by Peter
 Pallucci
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant
 Ernie Toussaint did not appear.


 Respondent
 Peter Gallucci stated he was going to register the dog today August 15th 2024.




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


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


 The board voted to Dismiss by roll call votes.




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 4. Dangerous Dog Hearing Two (2) Dogs at 373 Orange St Owned by Tapocio
 Maldonado
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant
 Michael Tuitt, Jr did not appear.


 Respondent
 Tapocio Maldonado did not appear.


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


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


 The board voted to Dismiss by roll call votes.


 5. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs at 98 Garnet St Owned by Gary Forney



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 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant
 Michelle Bennett stated it's a long standing habit of irresponsible behavior of the owner. The
 dog behavior is becoming more and more aggressive as he charges. The dog would come
 out of no where. This is a eighty five (85) pound dog running at full gallop, with the teeth
 bared, barking and growling and coming much too close for comfort. It's frightening for her
 and there's literally nothing she can do with the situation. She asking the committee to limit
 the privileges to keep everyone safe. It's irresponsible for any one to have their dogs
 running free in that area. This is a conservation area, there are at least two (2) different
 kind of wild species, turtles, wild turkeys, deers and coyotes.


 Respondent
 Gary Forney stated the dogs belong to his daughter and admitted the dogs were off leash.




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 Rebuttal
 Ms. Bennett said there are multiple incidences.


 Officer Renee Robichaud asked Mr. Forney if the dogs were licensed.
 Mr. Forney said yes


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Rosemond.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


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


 1.The dogs must be humanely restrained while walked, in accordance with Chapter 110,
 Section 5, subsection A of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.


 Roll call votes on the condition


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 Board Member Johns Yes
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Rosemond Yes
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance by roll call votes.


 6. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Ace & Kodi at 27 Hickory St Owned by
 Franceska Garcia
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 Thomas J. O'Connor.


 Respondent
 Franceska Garcia did not appear.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Rosemond.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


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


 1. That the dog be confined to the premises of the owner of the dogs; Provided, however, that
 “confined” shall mean securely confined indoors and confined when 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 Chapter 110 section 10-B-8
 of the Code of the City Ordinance.


 Roll call votes on the condition


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 Board Member Johns Yes
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Rosemond Yes
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance by roll call votes.



 7. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Scooby at 460 Canon Cir Owned by Trista
 Lozada
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 Complainant
 Thomas J. O'Connor


 Respondent
 Trista Lozada did not appear.


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


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


 The board voted to Dismiss by roll call votes.


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

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.



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 Complainant
 Adrienne Cuffie stated she was not the one walking the dog when the attack happened.
 Glen Edwards stated he was walking his dog when Cuban came out of no where. then all of
 a sudden he grabbed his dog. Ms.Cuffie stated Zoey was like her child.


 Respondent
 Mya Gaskins stated her and Ms. Cuffie had talked. She recently installed a six foot wooden
 fence around her entire yard. She walked Cuban from the front to the back yard on a leash.
 Cuban has not been off her property since, she's trying every steps to rehabilitate, fix the
 incidences that was occurred. The incidences were a year a part. She has been making
 steps and efforts to fix the situation on their end and for herself, so she can keep her dog in
 her house and to move forward in the safest and best way possible.


 Rebuttal




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 none.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Rosemond.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


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


 1. The dog must be kept in a secured enclosure as defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-5 of
 the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. The dog must be leashed and muzzled when walked off the property in accordance with
 Chapter 110, Section 10-B-3 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 3. 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

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 insurance provided to Thomas J. O’Connor within twenty-one (21) days.
 4. 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 condition
 Board Member Johns Yes
 Board Member Edwards Yes
 Board Member Rosemond Yes
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance by roll call votes.




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 9. Nuisances Dog Hearing for Dog Named Coco at 45 Redfern Dr Owned by Alexander
 Andino
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant
 Jamie Rankins did not appear.


 Respondent
 Alexander Andino stated he built a new cage and his dog bites on it. Mr. Andino admitted to
 his dog getting out.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Rosemond.


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


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


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




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 1. The dog must be kept in a secured enclosure, as defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-5 of
 the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. Notify Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) when the kennel is completed for a kennel inspection.
 The dog must be leashed when not in the home or secured kennel, in accordance with
 Chapter 110, Section 5-A of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance



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




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance by roll call votes.


 10. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Charlie at 66 Leyfred Ter Owned by Abdul
 Kabba
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO) read her report.


 Complainant
 Joshua and Heath Hicks did not appear.


 Respondent
 Abdul Kabba said his dog is a friendly dog. When his dog gets out, they go to the open lot
 yard where he walks his dog. The incident that happened, the Police and Animal Control
 came. He was there and nothing happened to none of the human beings. The whole
 neighborhood knows they are friendly dogs. The new tenants are suing him and their dog
 barks at his dogs all the time.


 Board Member Landry asked Mr. Kabba how are the dogs getting out.


 Mr. Kabba said they are very athletic dogs, they scaled back and get over the six (6) foot
 fence. They are very smart dogs, they can hold the door knob, open and closed the door.
 The dogs came from Africa, they don't bother anyone, they are not aggressive and are very
 low temperament.


 Officer Robichaud asked Mr. Kabba if he owns the property.


 Mr. Kabba said he's the manage of the property.



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 Officer Robichaud asked Mr. Kabba if the owner will allow him to put a secure enclosure on
 the property.


 Mr. Kabba said it's already done and he's building a platform for the kennel. He's going to
 build a gabion with rocks and cement, the whole yard will be fenced in.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs a Nuisance the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Rosemond.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns Yes
 Board Member Edwards Yes




 Communication: August 15 2024 (Approval of Minutes)
 Board Member Rosemond Yes
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 5-0


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


 1. The dogs must be kept in a secured enclosure as defined in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-5 of
 the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. The dogs must be leashed and muzzled when off the property in accordance with Chapter
 110, Section 10-B-3 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 3. Provide proof of existing liability insurance for the dogs to Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO).


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


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance by roll call votes.




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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
 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
 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
 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
 (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
 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.




 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
 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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