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2006-12-07 TOWN HALL MEETING - Forum to receive public input on dogs within the city limits of DeSoto
DeSoto Municipal Court Judge Scott Kurth addressed Council and reviewed statistics generated by the Court for last year regarding animals.
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Councilmembers in attendance: Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, Councilmember Helm, Councilmember Clardy, Councilmember Sherman, and Councilmember Williams. Councilmember Mayer absent.
Mayor Hurtt welcomed and thanks everyone for coming. In 1980, DeSoto had a population of about 15,000 and only about 14% of the City was developed as residential property. In 2006, DeSoto’s population has grown to over 47,000 and we are approaching build-out in the available residential property. This suggests that over this 26 year period, we have gone from a rural community to one that is very much urban. This exchange of open fields for subdivisions full of homes has introduced problems that did not exist 25 years ago because people are living much closer together. This change in the way we live is bringing to light roblems in our neighbors relating to dogs. In the past year, we have had almost 100 calls on issues with dogs and four officers were attacked in the line of duty. Tonight we want to hear the concerns and comments of our community on all sides of this issue. We as a Council have no preconceived ideas about how to address this and we are open to possible solutuions. We feel the best place to start is by listening to our community. We will allow everyone to speak and will will enforce the three minutes rule. DeSoto residents will be given priority to speak first. If you quote facts we would like you to identify your source. We plan to end the meeting promptly at 9:00 p.m. In order to hear as many comments as possible in the time allowed, if you are a part of a group who is speaking on the same topic, please appoint a spokesperson to speak for the whole group. We welcome all input and we do not have any solution or preconceived ideas at this time. No action will be taken tonight, and if and when, there will be public notice. This is how an All-America City behaves. We listen to concerns on all sides before making decision that affect everyone.
DeSoto Police Chief Mike Brodnax provided history from the Animal Control Office and Police Department indicating an increase in animal calls. They received 99 calls in which dogs were identified and involved bites to residents of DeSoto.
Councilmember Williams comments.
Councilmember Clardy comments.
The following DeSoto residents submitted a Response Card and Mayor Hurtt called each one to the podium to address Council with their comments:
(1) Charles Emeigh, 735 Spinner Road, DeSoto.
(2) Michael Flushe, 245 Valley Glen, DeSoto
(3) Beverley Gray, 1211 Sawsawi Trail, DeSoto
(4) Rhandi Williams, 121 Shockley, DeSoto
(5) LaDonna Wernersbach, 11o S. Crestwood Blvd., DeSoto
(6) John Paul Mullendore, 601 Cedar Rapids Lane, DeSoto
(7) Rodney Keith Smith, 317 Woodhaven Street, DeSoto.
(8) Reginald E. Jones, 728 White Ash Road, DeSoto.
(9) T.H. Goodwin, Jr., 728 White Ash Road, DeSoto.
(10) Johnny P. Barron, 505 Stoney Creek Drive, DeSoto
(11) Jerry Seevers, 937 Prairie Creek Drive, DeSoto.
(12) Kyle Foster, 518 Renee, DeSoto.
(13) Kellie Ruiz, 924 Twin Creek, DeSoto.
(14) Dexter Thomas, 531 Lanett, DeSoto.
(15) Emily Barmer, 609 Dartbrook, DeSoto.
(16) Ross Crisler, 1136 Stinnet Place, DeSoto.
(17) Rickey Callendar, 225 Wesley Drive, DeSoto.
(18) Charlotte duMenil, 900 Hunters Creek Drive, DeSoto.
(19) Mary L. Riche, 1336 Frenchmans Drive, DeSoto
(20) Randy Reed, 218 S. Hampton Road, Apt. 6, DeSoto.
(21) John Meehan, 1333 Thunderbrook Drive, DeSoto.
(22) Jeri Adams, 901 Waterview Lane, DeSoto.
(23) Robert Shelton, 512 Ray Avenue, DeSoto.
(24) David and Sherry Fisher, 608 The Meadows Parkway, DeSoto.
(25) Esther G. Bratton, 202 Bob White, DeSoto.
(26) Robert Jones, 1301 Primrose Lane, DeSoto.
(27) Eric Broadnax, 912 Forest Glen, DeSoto.
(28) Ray Williams, 1719 Carriage Creek, DeSoto.
(29) Martha Martinez, 640 Jamille Drive, DeSoto.
(30) Dean Baines, 541 Parks Drive, DeSoto.
(31) Stan Fudge, 1111 Shallow Bend, DeSoto.
(32) Ken Marmon, 1412 Kaylor Drive, DeSoto.
(33) Van Stripling, 801 Sabona Drive, DeSoto.
(34) Jejuan Hudson, 1429 Marlend Place, DeSoto.
(35) Omar Luck, 1031 Townsend Lane, DeSoto.
(36) Jennifer Black, 513 Quail Lane, DeSoto.
(37) Don Nicholas, Sr., 1013 Hickory Bend Drive, DeSoto.
(38) Josethna Lopez, 516 Shennandoah, DeSoto.
(39) Sandra Laird, Director of Animal Care Operation Kindness, 3201 Earhart, Carrollton, Texas.
(40) Stephanie Albright, 206 Split Rock Terrace, Ovilla, Texas.
(41) Wiillie Robinson, 425 Howard Drive, Glenn Heights.
(42) Erin Barcevec, DVM., offered her services and time to help teach people how to live with dogs and interact with dogs other than your pet. saying is not what they are hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle thanked the audience and said Council received a lot of information that will benefit them.
Mayor Hurtt said he received great input and heard things he had not considered. He accepted documents from members of the audience and asked that they put their name and address on the documents.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
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2006-12-07 TOWN HALL MEETING - Forum to receive public input on dogs within the city limits of DeSoto
DeSoto Municipal Court Judge Scott Kurth addressed Council and reviewed statistics generated by the Court for last year regarding animals.
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Councilmembers in attendance: Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, Councilmember Helm, Councilmember Clardy, Councilmember Sherman, and Councilmember Williams. Councilmember Mayer absent.
Mayor Hurtt welcomed and thanks everyone for coming. In 1980, DeSoto had a population of about 15,000 and only about 14% of the City was developed as residential property. In 2006, DeSoto’s population has grown to over 47,000 and we are approaching build-out in the available residential property. This suggests that over this 26 year period, we have gone from a rural community to one that is very much urban. This exchange of open fields for subdivisions full of homes has introduced problems that did not exist 25 years ago because people are living much closer together. This change in the way we live is bringing to light roblems in our neighbors relating to dogs. In the past year, we have had almost 100 calls on issues with dogs and four officers were attacked in the line of duty. Tonight we want to hear the concerns and comments of our community on all sides of this issue. We as a Council have no preconceived ideas about how to address this and we are open to possible solutuions. We feel the best place to start is by listening to our community. We will allow everyone to speak and will will enforce the three minutes rule. DeSoto residents will be given priority to speak first. If you quote facts we would like you to identify your source. We plan to end the meeting promptly at 9:00 p.m. In order to hear as many comments as possible in the time allowed, if you are a part of a group who is speaking on the same topic, please appoint a spokesperson to speak for the whole group. We welcome all input and we do not have any solution or preconceived ideas at this time. No action will be taken tonight, and if and when, there will be public notice. This is how an All-America City behaves. We listen to concerns on all sides before making decision that affect everyone.
DeSoto Police Chief Mike Brodnax provided history from the Animal Control Office and Police Department indicating an increase in animal calls. They received 99 calls in which dogs were identified and involved bites to residents of DeSoto.
Councilmember Williams comments.
Councilmember Clardy comments.
The following DeSoto residents submitted a Response Card and Mayor Hurtt called each one to the podium to address Council with their comments:
(1) Charles Emeigh, 735 Spinner Road, DeSoto.
(2) Michael Flushe, 245 Valley Glen, DeSoto
(3) Beverley Gray, 1211 Sawsawi Trail, DeSoto
(4) Rhandi Williams, 121 Shockley, DeSoto
(5) LaDonna Wernersbach, 11o S. Crestwood Blvd., DeSoto
(6) John Paul Mullendore, 601 Cedar Rapids Lane, DeSoto
(7) Rodney Keith Smith, 317 Woodhaven Street, DeSoto.
(8) Reginald E. Jones, 728 White Ash Road, DeSoto.
(9) T.H. Goodwin, Jr., 728 White Ash Road, DeSoto.
(10) Johnny P. Barron, 505 Stoney Creek Drive, DeSoto
(11) Jerry Seevers, 937 Prairie Creek Drive, DeSoto.
(12) Kyle Foster, 518 Renee, DeSoto.
(13) Kellie Ruiz, 924 Twin Creek, DeSoto.
(14) Dexter Thomas, 531 Lanett, DeSoto.
(15) Emily Barmer, 609 Dartbrook, DeSoto.
(16) Ross Crisler, 1136 Stinnet Place, DeSoto.
(17) Rickey Callendar, 225 Wesley Drive, DeSoto.
(18) Charlotte duMenil, 900 Hunters Creek Drive, DeSoto.
(19) Mary L. Riche, 1336 Frenchmans Drive, DeSoto
(20) Randy Reed, 218 S. Hampton Road, Apt. 6, DeSoto.
(21) John Meehan, 1333 Thunderbrook Drive, DeSoto.
(22) Jeri Adams, 901 Waterview Lane, DeSoto.
(23) Robert Shelton, 512 Ray Avenue, DeSoto.
(24) David and Sherry Fisher, 608 The Meadows Parkway, DeSoto.
(25) Esther G. Bratton, 202 Bob White, DeSoto.
(26) Robert Jones, 1301 Primrose Lane, DeSoto.
(27) Eric Broadnax, 912 Forest Glen, DeSoto.
(28) Ray Williams, 1719 Carriage Creek, DeSoto.
(29) Martha Martinez, 640 Jamille Drive, DeSoto.
(30) Dean Baines, 541 Parks Drive, DeSoto.
(31) Stan Fudge, 1111 Shallow Bend, DeSoto.
(32) Ken Marmon, 1412 Kaylor Drive, DeSoto.
(33) Van Stripling, 801 Sabona Drive, DeSoto.
(34) Jejuan Hudson, 1429 Marlend Place, DeSoto.
(35) Omar Luck, 1031 Townsend Lane, DeSoto.
(36) Jennifer Black, 513 Quail Lane, DeSoto.
(37) Don Nicholas, Sr., 1013 Hickory Bend Drive, DeSoto.
(38) Josethna Lopez, 516 Shennandoah, DeSoto.
(39) Sandra Laird, Director of Animal Care Operation Kindness, 3201 Earhart, Carrollton, Texas.
(40) Stephanie Albright, 206 Split Rock Terrace, Ovilla, Texas.
(41) Wiillie Robinson, 425 Howard Drive, Glenn Heights.
(42) Erin Barcevec, DVM., offered her services and time to help teach people how to live with dogs and interact with dogs other than your pet. saying is not what they are hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle thanked the audience and said Council received a lot of information that will benefit them.
Mayor Hurtt said he received great input and heard things he had not considered. He accepted documents from members of the audience and asked that they put their name and address on the documents.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
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