Minutes - Aurora Appeal Tribunal - 20220721 1
Town of Aurora
Aurora Appeal Tribunal
Hearing Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, July 21, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair)
Steven D'Angeli
Daniel Lajeunesse
Linda Duringer
David Mhango
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Lindsay Clarke, Supervisor, Animal Services
Kayle Recker, Animal Services Officer (Town Case Presenter)
Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
Jennifer Gao, Appellant
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the Hearing to order at 6:06 PM.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Tribunal acknowledged that the Hearing took place on the Anishinaabe
lands, the traditional and Treaty #20 territories of the Chippewas of Georgina
Island, recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to
this day, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of this
land. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of
the Credit, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved By Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded By Linda Duringer
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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
5.1 250 Chouinard Way - Training Order - Animal Services By-law No. 6197-19
The Chair provided an overview of the Hearing procedures.
The Town’s Case Presenter was sworn in, before presenting their
evidence.
Kayla Recker, the Town's Case Presenter, presented exhibits supporting
their position that the Appellant’s dog, Yumi, had bit Pepper, the victim
dog, resulting in the Training Order being served.
The Appellant was sworn in, before presenting their evidence.
The Appellant provided their account of the altercation and presented
exhibits which showed Yumi socializing with other dogs and
correspondence related to previous training.
The Tribunal, Town Case Presenter, and Appellant discussed potential
training solutions and options for Yumi.
The Town’s Case Presenter and the Appellant provided closing remarks.
The Town’s Case Presenter requested that the Training Order be upheld.
The Appellant requested that the Training Orders be rescinded or modified
to suit their needs.
The Tribunal recessed the Hearing to deliberate at 7:41 p.m. and
reconvened the Hearing at 7:54 p.m.
Decision
1. That the Aurora Appeal Tribunal finds that the evidence presented by
the Town’s Case Presenter and the Appellant is materially consistent
in the key elements of the dog on dog bite; and
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2. That the issuance of the training order on May 19, 2022 by the Town of
Aurora was warranted and as such, the training order is upheld; and
3. That the Appeal be denied.
6. Adjournment
Moved By Steven D'Angeli
That the Hearing be adjourned at 7:59 p.m.