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MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously <br />approved $30 per animal for the balance of <br />this fiscal year ($45,000) commencing 4/1/95 <br />with the hope we can do at least the same next <br />year. <br />Commissioner Adams asked how many animals were picked up <br />annually by Animal Control and Administrator Chandler advised it <br />was about 1/3 of the total that came in or about 2,000. <br />Emergency Services Director Doug Wright advised that his <br />department was in the process of making some revisions to the <br />existing animal control ordinance with respect to fees and asked <br />for direction from the Board. They have discussed not waiving the <br />fee on a first offense. He believed it would really help enhance <br />the revenue if veterinarians would sell licenses as required in <br />several other counties in the state. <br />Chairman Macht suggested a survey of surrounding counties to <br />see what they do. Director Wright said they'd done that many times <br />and had previously submitted amendments which were not favorably <br />considered, but they will be glad to bring it back. <br />Commissioner Bird asked whether individuals paid anything when <br />they brought pets in and Ms. Carlson responded that there was no <br />charge, since animals were also brought in when found by private <br />citizens and law enforcement. Organizations have found if they <br />charge, animals are dumped or brought in as "strays" and then the <br />animals have to be held for the mandatory five days instead of <br />attempting to adopt it out or euthanatizing it, and it actually <br />ends up costing more. <br />County Attorney Vitunac reminded them that the mandatory five <br />days is by County ordinance, so they could change that if they <br />wished. <br />Chairman Macht asked what Ms. Carlson's reaction would be if <br />they reduced the mandatory time to three or four days, and Ms. <br />Carlson said it was something they could consider, but added that <br />there were other time constraints on holding of animals (mail <br />notification and bite cases) which they would need to discuss with <br />Director Wright. <br />P&A <br />March 14, 1995 Boa 94 <br />