Minutes - Aurora Appeal Tribunal - 20210722 1
Town of Aurora
Aurora Appeal Tribunal
Hearing Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, July 22, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair)
Steven D'Angeli
Daniel Lajeunesse
Linda Duringer
David Mhango
Other Attendees: Lindsay Clarke, Supervisor, Animal Services
Alexander Wray, Manager By-law Services
Kayla Recker, Animal Services Officer (Town Case Presenter)
Anne Galloway, Appellant
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Linda Duringer
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the agenda circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Appeals for Consideration
5.1 22 Devlin Place – Muzzle Order – Animal Services By-law No. 6197-19
The Chair called the meeting to order and provided an overview of the
Hearing. The Town requested that the Notice to Muzzle for the Appellant's
dog Remy be confirmed as written. The Appellant requested that the Order
be rescinded.
Kayla Recker, the Town's Case Presenter, presented exhibits supporting
the alleged dog bite caused by Remy on March 5, 2021, including witness
statements and photographs. Kayla stated that the alleged attack
occurred at an off-leash dog park. The Appellant provided photos, videos,
and testimonials to support Remy's good temperament and behavior and
noted that she was unaware of any injuries at the time of the alleged
incident.
The Tribunal discussed the incident and inquired about the exhibits
entered into evidence.
The Tribunal recessed the Hearing to deliberate at 7:56 p.m. and
reconvened the Hearing at 8:45 p.m.
The Tribunal issued a decision noting that while there is no dispute over
whether an interaction between the dogs happened, the evidence
submitted by the Town fails to support the alleged dog-on-dog bite
resulting in a puncture of the skin.
Moved by Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded by Steven D'Angeli
That the Notice to Muzzle be rescinded in its entirety, effective
immediately, with a full decision to follow.
Carried
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6. Adjournment
Moved by David Mhango
Seconded by Linda Duringer
That the hearing be adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Carried