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ASABPage 2 of 75Meeting Date: January 16, 2018
Town of Trophy Club 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:2018-036-T Version:1 Name:
Type:Agenda Item Status:Regular Session
File created:1/10/2018 In control:Animal Shelter Advisory Board
On agenda:1/16/2018 Final action:
Title:Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated August 24, 2016.
Attachments:ASAB Minutes August 24, 2016.pdf
DateVer.Action ByActionResult
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated August 24, 2016.
ASABPage 3 of 75Meeting Date: January 16, 2018
MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION
ANIMALSHELTERBOARD
FORTHETOWNOFTROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100MUNICIPALDRIVE,TROPHYCLUB,TEXAS
Tuesday,August24,2016at6:03 P.M.
PoliceDepartmentTrainingRoom
TheAnimalShelterBoardfortheTownofTrophyClub,Texas,met in a RegularSession onTuesday,August24,
2016. ThemeetingwasheldwithintheboundariesoftheTownandwasopentothe public.
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STATEOFTEXAS
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COUNTYOFDENTONANDTARRANT
BOARDMEMBERSPRESENT:
Dr.BruceFusselmanD.V.M.-Veterinarian
Sgt.TonySimmons - MunicipalOfficial
KellyAkin,ACO - AnimalShelterOperations
SusanEdstrom- Chair
Philip Shoffner - CouncilLiaison
BOARDMEMBERSABSENT:
Dr.BruceFusselman D.V.M - Veterinarian
PamelaSwan- Resident
STAFFANDGUEST(S)PRESENT:
PatrickArata,ChiefofPolice
SandraJohnson - Resident
LeahJadeByers - Resident
Zach Angelo- Resident
VictoriaAngelo- Resident
CandaceAngelo - Resident
CALLTOORDERANDANNOUNCE A QUORUM
ChairmanEdstrom called themeeting toorderandannounced a quorumat6:03p.m.
Chairmanstatedthere is anopeningontheboard.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Citizens are allowed three (3) minutestoaddresstheBoardregarding an itemoverwhichthe Board has polic y or
oversightauthority as provided by Texas law,theethicsorder, or otherpolicy order.
NocitizensaddressedtheCommission.
REGULARSESSION
ChairmanEdstromaskedthatItemnumber 4 bemovedtoItemNumberone. Chairmanaskediftherewereany
1.
objectionstomovingitem 4 toItemone.NoobjectionsweremadeandItem 4 wasmovedtoitem
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1.Consider and take appropriate action regardingtheMinutes dated June21, 2016.
Tony Simmonsmotionedtoapprove. KellyAkinSecondsthemotion. Motion carried andtheminutes
oftheJune21, 2016 meetingareapproved.Motionapprovedby a voteof 5 to 0.
2.Review Shelter Inspection; settimelineforitemsthat need tobe addressed; discussion of same.
ChairmanEdstromstatedthatKellyand Bruce havenotbeenabletogettogetherforthe Animal
Shelterinspection. Chairman Edstrom statedthatshe wouldaddresstheinspectionatthenext
meeting.
3.Reviewproposedanti-tetheringlanguageforinclusionintheTown'sOrdinancesdiscussionofthe
same.
Kellysaidthatshewantedtohavethespecificword"unattended"intheordinance. Chairman
Edstrom clarifiedthattheword"unattended"tomeanthatsomeonewalksawayfromtheirtethered
dog, orgoesinsideandleavesthedogtethered.Kelleystatedthattheordinanceshouldreflectthat a
personshouldhavedirectphysicalcontroloverthedog. Edstrom statedthattetheringcontributesto
aggressiveness.PhilipShoffnerstatedthetetherordinanceshould mirror statelawandthenbuild on
that.
4.ReviewtheTown'scurrentcontractwithBrianHallregarding sheltering optionsforstray,trapped
and impounded cats; consider optional agencies as alternativeholdingfacilities, discussion ofthe
same.
ChairmanEdstromdirectedtheboard'sattentiontothedocumentsprovidedtoboard members.
Chairman Edstrom statesthattheboardwillhearcitizen'scommentsandthentheboardwillgointo
discussion.
CITIZENSCOMMENTS
LeahJadeByers- 2805Chatswood Drive.Ms.ByersrelatedthatshehadjustmovedtoTrophyClub
becausehermotherpassedaway.Ms.Byersstatedthatfromthetimesheknew"LEO",shedidn't
knowhimverylongbuthewas a goodcat.
ShesaidthathercousinZacharywasbestfriendswiththecat. Shesaidthatwhenhefoundoutthe
catpassed awayhercousinwasveryupset. Shesaidthatthepersonwhoputdownthecatshould
notbeallowedtoworkwithanimalsanymore.
Zachary Angelo -2805 ChatswoodZacharysaidthatthecatwashisbestfriendandthathe saw the
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cateveryday.Zacharysaidthathewascryingand wasin so much pain butthathehadmovedon. He
saidthatthecatshouldhavebeen taken somewhere elsewherethescannerwasworkingand thatit
shouldn'tmatterifthecatwascollaredbutthatit waschipped.
Victoria Angelo-2805ChatswoodVictoria said that she was sadforthefirstthreedaysthat the
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cat was missing she was sad but the 4day she foundout.
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Candace Angelo- 2805 ChatswoodCandacesaidthat she noticedthatthecatwent missing on
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Monday.Shesaidthatsheknowsthatthereis a 72hourpolicybutthatsheknowsitwasn'tfollowed.
SheputthesignsuponMondayandfoundout thecatdiedonTuesday.Shesaidnoonecalledher,
includingthepersonthattrappedthecat. Shefeelsthatnocat,evenferalcatsshouldbeputdown
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andthatBryanshouldbeletgo.Shesaidthatdomesticatedanimalsshouldnotbeputdownbutwild
animalsshould.Shestatedthatother small townshavehadissueswithBryanandthatone town
suspendedtheircontractandthatshouldbeconsidered.
ChairmanEdstromstatedthatshewantedtomake surethattherearepoliciesandproceduresin
placeandthatthereis a contractinplace so thatthiswon'thappenagain.Chairman Edstrom noted
thatChief Arata hasarrivedat6:13.Chairman Edstrom askedifanyoneelsewantedto make a
comment.
SandraJohnson- 237OakHillDrive.Statedthatshecametonightbecauseshejustwantedtohear
thestoryandthatshereallywantedforchangestobemade.
DISCUSSION- Chairman Edstrom statedthatbasedonwhatshehadbeentoldbyACO Akin andChief
Arata thatthe72hourholdrequirementwasnotmetand thecatwaseuthanizedthe same dayit
went missing givingnoopportunityforthecatownerstofindhim. She saidthatthepolicies thatare
inplace so thatpetownerscanlocatetheiranimals.She saidthat Brian wastoldthatthecatwas a
feralcatandthatthecatwasactingFeral.Hadtheresidentwhotrappedthecatnottold Brian that
thecat wasFeralthatthis may haveendeddifferently.She saidthatshedidn'tfeellikeresidentshave
theauthorityto say if a catcaughtin a trapis a feralcat.
Shestated that a very stern letterneedstobesentto Brian theanimalguybytheChiefofPolicethat
he needsto followourguidelines.She statedthatshewill make surethatthereis a campaignto
register cats. ChairmanEdstromopenedthe discussion totheotherboard members.
ChiefArata-Statedwedonothousecatsandthatwearenotsetuptohousecats.Thedepartment
islookingintothepossibility.HedoesnotexcusewhatBriandid.ChiefAratarelatedthattheCityof
Kellerhasananimalshelterforbothcatsanddogswithananimalhospitalandthathewouldliketo
discussimplementingtheKellershelter.
ChairmanEdstrom- statedthatsheknewthatFeralcatsaredeemedkillersandthattheydonotget
72hourholdsinKellerandthatsomethingneedstostartinTrophyClub.ChairmanEdstromtold
. Chief Arata thatthereneedstobe a terminationincontractwith Brian. Chairman Edstrom provided
ACO Akin with a listofothervendorsthatshewantedKellyto check withtofindouthow much it
would cost tocontractwiththemforanimal services. Chairman Edstrom askedtheChiefifhewanted
a votefromtheboard totaketherecommendationtocouncilorifhewantedtotakethe
recommendationtothe council himself. Chief Arata statedthattheywouldhavetodeterminethe
budget.Ifitwastoomuch,theywouldhavetotakeittocouncil.Chairman Edstrom askedSergeant
Simmons andACO Akin iftheythoughtthatanyoftheordinancesshouldbechanged. ACO Akinstated
thattheCitywasfollowing thepolicyandordinances correctly andthatnochangesneedtobemade.
Dr.Fusselman reviewed thecontractandquotedthesectionstatingthatcatswouldbegoingtothe
contractor.Dr. Fusselman askedifBryanhadto followthetownordinancesmentionedinthe
contract. ASO Akin confirmed thatheisrequiredto comply withTownordinances. Chief Arata and
ACO Akin respondedto a questionfromDr. Fusselman relatingtothedifferencebetweentheKeller
andTrophyClubproceduresrelatingtoferal cats. Chairman Edstrom statedthatif a contract for
animal services weretobeobtainedfromKellerthatKellerwouldberequired toadheretothe
TrophyClubOrdinances.Chairman Edstrom statedthatitemnumber 4 therewas a recommendation
toterminateBryanHalls'contract.
5.Chairman'supdateonupcoming PetFest, Saturday, September 17, 2016 and needsfor
participation; discussion of same.
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ACO Akin statedthatshewaspreparingtheregistrationpackettosubmitherapplicationfor a boothat
PetFest.Chairman Edstrom asked thatsherequestthe ACO boothtobeplacednexttoChairman
Edstrom's andthewomen'sclubtable.
ADJOURN
ChiefAratamade a motiontoadjournat7:34 PM; motionsecondedbyACOAkin. Motion approvedby a voteof
5-0.
Themeetingadjournedat 7:34 PM.
Susan Edstrom
Patrick Arata
BoardLiaisonChairman
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Town of Trophy Club 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:2018-037-T Version:1 Name:
Type:Agenda Item Status:Regular Session
File created:1/10/2018 In control:Animal Shelter Advisory Board
On agenda:1/16/2018 Final action:
Title:Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated October 30, 2017.
Attachments:ASAB Minutes October 30, 2017.pdf
DateVer.Action ByActionResult
Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated October 30, 2017.
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MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION
ANIMAL SHELTER BOARD
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: ONE TROPHY WOOD DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Tuesday, October 30, 2017 at 6:38 P.M.
Fire Department Training Room
The Animal Shelter Board for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, August 24,
2016. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON AND TARRANT §
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dr. Rachel Speed – Veterinarian
Sgt. Tony Simmons - Municipal Official
Susan Edstrom – Chair
Philip Shoffner - Council Liaison
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Patrick Arata, Chief of Police
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairman Edstrom called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:38 p.m.
Chairman stated there is an opening on the board.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Citizens are allowed three (3) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which the Board has policy or
oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order, or other policy order.
No citizens addressed the Commission.
REGULAR SESSION
1.2017-513-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated August 24, 2016.
Councilman Shoffner noted that the minutes listed him as the person making the motion to accept
st
, 2016 minutes however, he is not a member of the board. Tabled, corrected
the June 21
reconsidered at the next regular meeting.
2.2017-514-T Receive an update from staff regarding the search for an Animal Control Officer.
Chief Arata explained that there were fifteen people who had applied for the position and that all but
two had been eliminated. An offer is expected to be made to one of the finalists on 10-31-2017.
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3.2017 – 515-T Discussion of volunteers to form a subcommittee to review electronic entry at
Freedom Park.
Chairman Edstrom opened the discussion explaining that volunteers on the committee would be
working with the parks department on the electronic entry for the dog park. She explained that the
committee would be researching a way to track entries into the park by means of a fob. When dog
owners purchase the fob only to dogs that were registered with current vaccinations. When the fob
identifies a dog whose registration or vaccinations has expired the police would issue them a citation
and they would have to pay a fine. Councilman Shoffner stated that the committee’s task would be
to research and review the feasibility of using the fob electronic entry system and to present their
findings the council to review.
Chairman Edstrom stated that she wanted a representative from the Police Department on the
subcommittee.
Pamela Swan, Rachel Speed and Chuck Hall volunteered to serve on the subcommittee.
ADJOURN
Chuck Hall made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 PM; motion seconded by Pamela Swan. Motion approved by a vote
of 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Patrick Arata Susan Edstrom
Board Liaison Chairman
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Town of Trophy Club 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:2018-038-T Version:1 Name:
Type:Agenda Item Status:Regular Session
File created:1/10/2018 In control:Animal Shelter Advisory Board
On agenda:1/16/2018 Final action:
Title:Receive an update from the Joint Subcommittee regarding Freedom Dog Park; discussion of same.
Attachments:Dog Park Survey Narrative.pdf
Dog Park Survey.pdf
Animal Cruelty Charge Filed in Dog Park Shooting.pdf
2013 Cape May County Dog Park Information and Application Form.pdf
Sample Legislation - Off-Leash Dog Parks.pdf
Park District of Oak Park.pdf
Canton, Michigan - Dog Park Information.pdf
Dog Park Etiquette.pdf
DateVer.Action ByActionResult
Receive an update from the Joint Subcommittee regarding Freedom Dog Park; discussion of same.
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The Park & Rec Board’s Dog Park Subcommittee is reviewing processes and procedures at Freedom Dog
Park. We have two goals. First is to ensure everyone has a good and safe experience while visiting the
Park and second, that all dogs entering are properly vaccinated.
In order to help us make decisions around those, we wanted to get a baseline understanding of the
number of users (both two and four foot) of the park. We are asking dog park users to complete this
brief survey. We will be conducting the survey online and at the park over the next couple of weeks.
Look forward to seeing you there!
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Dog Park Survey
(the top should indicate Small Dog Park or Large Dog Park)
Name: Email Address:
Street Address: Phone:
City:
1.How many days a week do you come to the dog park?
2.What days do you typically visit?
3.How many dogs do you have?
4.What do you enjoy about the Dog Park?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
5.Have you experienced any issues at the dog Park?
6.If yes, please outline below:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
May we contact you by email or phone with additional surveys as we prepare our recommendations for
Town Council?
Yes No
Signature Date
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Town of Trophy Club 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:2018-039-T Version:1 Name:
Type:Agenda Item Status:Regular Session
File created:1/10/2018 In control:Animal Shelter Advisory Board
On agenda:1/16/2018 Final action:
Title:Receive an update from Dr. Rachel Speed, Veterinarian, regarding the Animal Holding Facility;
discussion of same.
Attachments:Animal Shelter Board Future Facility Recommendation Dec 9 2014.pdf
DateVer.Action ByActionResult
Receive an update from Dr. Rachel Speed, Veterinarian, regarding the Animal Holding Facility; discussion of same.
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not include 100% of after hours dispatch or field release to owner or my returns
be provided
** To assist Kelly and PD, tracking will be set up so reporting can
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Town of Trophy Club 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:2018-040-T Version:1 Name:
Type:Agenda Item Status:Regular Session
File created:1/10/2018 In control:Animal Shelter Advisory Board
On agenda:1/16/2018 Final action:
Title:Discussion of possible amendments to Animal Control Ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club;
discussion of same.
Attachments:Animal Control Ordinance Amendment Items for Consideration.pdf
DateVer.Action ByActionResult
Discussion of possible amendments to Animal Control Ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club; discussion of same.
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Animal Control Ordinance Items for Consideration
Section 2.01.001 Definitions Amendment
Animal
: Shall mean any living creature, classified as a member of the animal
kingdom including but not limited to: dogs, cats, cows, horses, birds, fish, mammals,
reptiles, insects, fowl, and livestock, but specifically excluding human beings.
Collar:
Shall mean any collar constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material,
specifically designed to be used for a dog.
Coop:
An enclosure in which Fowl are confined.
Fowl
: Chickens, turkeys, pheasants, peacocks, quail, geese, ducks, or similar
feathered animals, regardless of age, sex, or breed, excluding Roosters.
Livestock
: Shall mean any Animal that is not normally considered a domesticated
breed and is typically found on a farm, includingwithout limitation, horses, mules,
donkeys, cattle, hogs, Fowl, goats and sheep, and shall include both the male and
female species of such animals.
Prohibited Animal(s)
: Shall mean an Animal not normally considered a
domesticated breed, including but not limited to: venomous lizard, poisonous snake,
boa, python, raccoon, skunk, fox, bear, elephant, kangaroo, monkey, chimpanzee,
antelope, deer, any protected, threatened, or endangered species as defined by the
Texas Wildlife Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other Wild
Animal capable of, or inflicted to do, serious bodily harm to humans or other Animals
of any kind.”
Properly fitted
: Shall mean, with respect to a collar, a collar that measures the
circumference of a dog’s neck plusat least one inch.
Restraint
: shall mean a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other devise that
attached a dog to a stationary object or trolley system.
Green highlighted definitionsare added forthe amendment to section 2.01.008; to
prohibit tethering
Statute has a definition for Owner that is different than what we currently have in our
ordinance so we need to amend our currentdefinition:
Owner
:A person who owns, has custody or control,harbors, keeps, possesses, or
permits to be controlled,harbored, kept, or possessed an animal in his care, on or
about his premises, without regard to title, purchase, or acceptance of the animal as
a gift.
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Animal Control Ordinance Items for Consideration
OPTION 1: Allow Fowl(Amending Section 2.01.020):
Section 2.01.020Special Requirements for Keeping Miniature Pigs, Ferrets,and Fowl
C. Fowl
Location and Maximum Number
. Fowl shall only be allowed on property zoned for
single-familyresidential use. It shall be unlawful for any Person to keep, harbor,
maintain, or allow more than four (4)Fowl of any species six (6) months of age or older
upon property owned, leased or controlled by such Person within the corporate limits of
the Town of Trophy Club.
Roosters Prohibited
. It shall be unlawful for any Person to own, control, keep, harbor,
maintain, or allow one (1) or more Roosters upon property owned, leased,or controlled
by such Person within the corporate limits of the Town of Trophy Club.
Coop Required – Permit Required for Maximum Size
. A permit shall be required for
the constructionof a Coop. Fowl shall be secured in a Coop at all times, in order to
provide safe and healthy living conditions for the animals and to minimize negative
impact on neighbors. It shall be unlawful for a Person to keep, harbor, maintain, or
allow Fowl to roam at large, whether upon property owned by the Person owning,
controlling, keeping, harboring,or maintaining the Fowl or upon the property owned by
another Person. The maximum size of a Coop shall be of one-hundred and twenty
(120) square feet.The Coop shall be enclosed on all sides, shall include a roof, and all
openings shall be covered with predator and bird proof wire. It is not required that the
Coop contain any masonry materials.
Location and Other Requirements for Coops
. A Coop shall complywith the following
requirements. A Coop shall:
Be a minimum of twenty feet (20’) from any street right-of-way; and
Be located a minimum of ten feet (10’) from rear and side lot lines; and
Not be located in any front or side yard(s); and
Be fully screened from public viewin accordance with applicable Town
regulations.
Nuisance
- It shall be unlawful for any Person who owns, controls, has custody of,
keeps, maintains, or harbors Fowl to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause, allow,
or maintain property, including but not limited to yards, pens, sheds, Coops, or other
enclosures in which Fowl are confined, in such a manner as to give off odors offensive
to persons of ordinary sensibilities residing in the vicinity; or in such condition as to
attractflies, mosquitoes or other noxious insects or rodents and/or the breeding of flies,
mosquitoes or other noxious insects or rodents; or in any manner or condition that
endangers the public health, safety or welfare, or creates a public nuisance as defined
herein or by state law; or to cause or allow the encroachment of associated debrisof
any nature or fecesacross any property line.”
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OPTION 2: Prohibit Fowl(Amending 2.01.015):
Section 2.01.015 Livestock, Fowl, Wild or Prohibited AnimalsProhibited
A.It shall be unlawful to own, control, keep, or harbor any Livestock, Fowl, Wild or
Prohibited Animal within the Town, except at commercial establishments dealing in
the sale or handling of such Animals, upon land having proper zoning for such
commercial enterprises and having proper facilities for the care and restraint of such
Animals, or on land zoned for agricultural uses where the Town’s zoning ordinance
expressly allows the ownership, control, keeping, or harboring of such Livestock,
Fowl, Wild or Prohibited Animal.
B.In accordance with conditions approved by the Town Council, a Person may to own,
control, keep, or harbor Livestock, Fowl, Wild or Prohibited Animals in the Town on a
temporary basis for a period of time and under such conditions as authorized by the
Town Council.”
C.Removal period - Fowl. Within forty-five (45) days from the effective date of this
Section, a Person shall remove all Fowl, owned, controlled, kept, or harbored upon
land within the corporate limits of the Town in violation of this Section.
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OPTION 3: Tethering (Amending Section 2.01.008)
Section 2.01.008 Tethering and other prohibited actions against animals
(a)Tethering.
(1)Unlawful Restraint of Dog:
(A)An owner shallnot leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint
that unreasonably limits the dog's movement:
(i)between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.;
(ii)within 500 feetof the premises of a school;
(iii)in the case of extreme weather conditions, including conditions in which:
a.the actual or effective outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees
Fahrenheit;
b.a heat advisory has been issued by a local or state authority or
jurisdiction; or
c. a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado warning has been issued for the
jurisdiction by the National Weather Service.
(B)In this section, a restraint unreasonably limits a dog's movement if the
restraint:
(i)uses a collar that is pinch-type, prong-type, or choke-type or that is not
properly fitted to the dog;
(ii)is a length shorter than the greater of:
a.five times the length of the dog, as measured from the tip of the dog's
nose to the base of the dog's tail; or
b.10 feet;
(iii)is in an unsafe condition; or
(iv)causes injury to the dog.
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(C) Exceptions: It shall be an exception to prosecution that:
(i)a dog restrained to a running line, pulley,or trolley system is not
restrained to the running line, pulley, or trolley system by means of a
pinch-type, prong-type, choke-type, or improperly fitted collar;
(ii)a dog is restrained in compliance with the requirements of a camping or
recreational area asdefined by a federal, state, or local authority or
jurisdiction;
(iii)a dog is restrained for a reasonable periodof timeandthe restraint is for a
period no longer than is necessary for the owner to complete a temporary
task that requires the dog to be restrained; notwithstanding the foregoing,
the period of restraintshall not exceed three (3) hours in a twenty-four (24)
hour period;
(iv)a dog is restrained while the owner is engaged in, or actively training for,
an activity that is conducted pursuant to avalid license issued by the State
of Texasif the activity for which the license is issued is associated with the
use or presence of a dog;
(v)a dog is restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related
to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock; or
(vi)a dog is restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related
to the business of cultivating agricultural products, if the restraint is
reasonably necessary for the safety of the dog.
(D) Penalty
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section
(i)
2.01.008 (a)
A peace officer or animal control officer who has probable cause to
(ii)
believe that an owner is violating this subchapter shall provide the owner
with a written statement of that fact. The statement shallbe signed by the
officer and plainly state the date on which and the time at which the
statement is provided to the owner.
A person commits an offense if the person is provided a statement
(iii)
described by Subsection (ii) and fails to comply with the requirements of
this Section within twenty-four (24) hours of the time the owner is provided
the statement.
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If a person fails to comply with this Sectionwith respect to more than one
(iv)
(1)dog, the person's conduct with respect to each dog constitutes a
separate offense.
An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor, unless at the
(v)
time of the offense a person has been previously convictedof an offense
under this Section. In the event of previous convictions, state law
penalties shall apply.
If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an
(vi)
offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this
section, the other law, or both.
(b)Prohibited actions. It is a violation of this section if intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly:
(1)A person fails to provide an animal under his control and/or ownership with
adequate wholesome food and water, proper shelter, and protection from
inclement weather, and veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering;
(2)A person having charge or custody of an animal places or confines such animal,
or allows such animal to be placed or confined, in a motor vehicle, trailer or other
enclosure under such conditions, or for such a period of time, as to endanger the
health of the animal due to heat, lack of food or water, or such other
circumstances as may cause injury or death to the animal;
(3)A person treats an animalin an inhumane or cruel manner as defined by
V.T.C.A., Penal Code section 42.09 and V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code ch.
821;
(4)A person knowingly owns, harbors, trains, sells or offers for sale any animal
which is to be used for the purpose of fighting, or to be trained, tormented,
badgered or baited for the purpose of causing or encouraging the animal to
attack human beings or animals when not provoked, except that this section shall
not apply to guard dogs;
(5)A person mutilates any animal, whethersuch animal is dead or alive. This
subsection does not apply to medical or veterinary medical research, medical or
veterinary medical autopsies, or biology class use of animals for educational
purposes;
(6)A person causes an animal to fight another animal or person;
(7)A person other than a licensed veterinarian docks an animal’s tail, or crops an
animal’s ears, or castrates an animal; provided, however, that this subsection
shall not apply to normal livestock operations occurring within the town;
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(8)A person dyes or colors chicks, ducks, rabbits, reptiles or birds;
(9)A person transporting an animal fails to effectively restrain an animal so as to
prevent the animal from leaving or being accidentally thrown from a vehicle
during normal operation of the vehicle, or fails to effectively restrain an animal so
as to prevent infliction of bodily harm to passersby; provided, however, that the
provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit a person from transporting an
effectively confined or tethered dogin the open bed of a pickup truck;
(10)A person is in control of a motor vehicle which strikes a domestic animal or
livestock within the corporate limits of the town and fails to report the accident to
a law enforcement officer as soon as practical;
(11)A person abandons any animal, including the abandonment of an impounded
animal at the animal shelter, with the intent to readopt the animal to avoid
impoundment fees; or
(12)A person places any substance or article, which has in any manner been treated
with any poisonous substance in any place accessible to human beings, birds,
dogs, cats, or other animals with the intent to kill or harm animals or with reckless
disregard for the harm or injury that could reasonably occur. This shall include
anti-freeze intentionally or recklessly left exposed to poison animals. This
section, however, does not preclude the use of commercially sold rodent poisons
when applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions for such use.
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Town of Trophy Club 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #:2018-041-T Version:1 Name:
Type:Agenda Item Status:Regular Session
File created:1/10/2018 In control:Animal Shelter Advisory Board
On agenda:1/16/2018 Final action:
Title:Discussion of the Animal Shelter Volunteers program; discussion of same.
Attachments:Release - Animal Shelter Volunteer.pdf
Town of Trophy Club Animal Shelter Volunteer Application.pdf
Volunteer Agreement--Town of Trophy Club.pdf
DateVer.Action ByActionResult
Discussion of the Animal Shelter Volunteers program; discussion of same.
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RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned, including without limitation, my heirs, successors, executors and
assigns, do hereby waive all claims, release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Town of Trophy Club and all of its officials, officers, agents, and employees, in both their
public and private capacities, and their employees and agents, (hereinafter collectively
action, including all expenses of litigation and/or settlement which are related to or arise
by reason of, injury to, or death or debt of any person, including but not limited to
myself, or for loss of, damage to, or loss of use of any property arising out of or in
connection with my voluntary assistance with the handling of certain animals collected
or as a result of the act or omission of myself, Town, and/or any third party.
I have full knowledge of and understand the risks and dangers associated with my
voluntary participation in the Program, and I do hereby assume those risks. Additionally,
having full knowledge of the risks involved in the Program, I will, without limitation,
assume and pay all medical and emergency expenses in the event of an accident,
injury, illness or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such
expenses.
_______________ ________________________________
Date Signature
Printed Name
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Animal Shelter Volunteer Application
The Town of Trophy Club
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator / ACO
1Trophy WoodDrive, Trophy Club, TX 76262
682-237-2900/ 682-237-2997 fax/ www.trophyclub.org
Name: ____________________________________ Birth date: ________________
Address:
_________________________________________________________________
Street Apt. Number
City: _____________________________ State:_____________Zip:_____________
Home Phone: ___________________ Cell/Pager: ____________________________
Employer: ___________________ Occupation: ___________________________
Work Phone: ________________________ Your E-mail_______________________
Personal Reference Name: _____________________________________________
Reference address: ____________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name: ____________________________________________
Relationship: ________________Phone:__________________________________
Education: (please check) ____High School ____College ____Post-Grad
Currently a student at: _________________________________________________
Have you had any formal education/experience in the field of animal welfare? If so, please
describe:
______________________________________________________________
Are you bilingual? If so, what language: ______________________________________
Have you volunteered for any other organization?
Who:
When:
Responsibilities:
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Are you a member of any other animal protection/welfare organization and how do you
participate? _____________________________________________________
Availability for Volunteering: _________________________________________
Areas of Interest in Volunteering: __________________________________________
Special Skills/Expertise: _________________________________________________
Besides a love of animals, why do you wish to be a Town of Trophy Club volunteer?
What are your thoughts about spaying and neutering animals?
What are your thoughts about euthanasia?
Tell us about your pets and your experiences with animals.
Do you have any allergies or physical conditions to consider while volunteering?
Signature ___________________________________ Date ___________________
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Town of Trophy Club, TX
Animal Shelter
Volunteer Agreement
Thank you for choosing for your volunteer activities!
My name is ___________________________ and I hereby agree to accept a position in a ǝƚƌǒƓƷğƩǤ
capacity as a ǝƚƌǒƓƷĻĻƩ with the Town of Trophy Club hereafter known as The Town). I understand that
the term ǝƚƌǒƓƷğƩǤ means the way in which actions or services are rendered to The Town. Such actions
and services are rendered to The Town with generous and volunteer motives. No liability whatsoever
will be incurred by The Town to anyone who performs ǝƚƌǒƓƷğƩǤ services. I understand that ǝƚƌǒƓƷĻĻƩ
means a person who freely chooses to render services to The Town in a ǝƚƌǒƓƷğƩǤ capacity.
Terms and Conditions
Please Initial:
_____ I fully understand that my services are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity and I agree to
provide my services to the Town strictly as a volunteer. I understand that I will receive no
compensation, salary, employee benefits or payment for services I render.
_____ I full understand that the Town handles dogs on a regular basis. The temperament of these
animals is often unknown to the Town. I agree to hold the Town harmless for any injury(s) I
might sustain from handling animals during the course of my volunteer duties.
_____ I fully understand and agree to assume all risks involved in any and all duties that I perform for
the Town in my volunteer capacity. Such duties might include, but are not limited to, animal
handling, custodial work, kennel assistance and other volunteer duties.
_____ I agree to familiarize myself with Town policies and procedures and will fully comply with both
the letter and spirit of these policies and procedures.
_____ I fully understand that the Town expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of
animals under its care. I agree to adhere strictly to these standards in my voluntary capacity.
_____ I agree not to represent the Town outside my immediate volunteer capacity. The Town employs
designated spokesperson(s) to handle the concerns of animal welfare issues within and outside
the Town.
_____ I agree to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months, as needed.
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_____ I will be punctual and conscientious, conduct myself with dignity, courtesy, and consideration
for others and strive to make my work professional in quality.
_____ I will purchase and maintain appropriate volunteer attire and maintain a well groomed
appearance for all volunteer assignments.
_____ I will attend all training required by me to perform the tasks required for the department I have
chosen.
_____ I will adhere to all sign-in and scheduling procedures.
_____ I will communicate any job related problems, concerns, differences of opinion, conflicts, or
suggestions only to the ACO or the Police Chief.
_____ I will notify the ACO or his or her designee when I am unable to work as scheduled.
_____ I will notify the ACO or his or her designee if I choose to discontinue my service with the Town.
I understand that the Town reserves the right to terminate my Volunteer status as a result of any of the
following:
Any abuse or mistreatment of an animal.
Failure to comply with organizational policies, rules and other regulations.
Unsatisfactory attitude, work, or appearance.
Any other circumstances which, in the judgment of the ACO or his or her designee, would make
my continued service as a Volunteer contrary to the best interest of the Town.
I have read and understand each of the above conditions. My signature below indicates that I agree to
comply with them.
______________________________________________________________________________Printed
Name
Signature Date
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