Minutes - Aurora Appeal Tribunal - 20231122
Town of Aurora
Aurora Appeal Tribunal
Hearing Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
9:30 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Linda Duringer (Chair)
Balpreet Grewal
Tom Plamondon
Maricella Sauceda
Julian Yang
Other Attendees: Teri Hastings, Witness
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services
Lindsay Clarke, Supervisor, Parking and Animal Services
Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33 p.m.
The Chair advised that Michael Wright, the Appellant, was not in attendance.
The Tribunal recessed the hearing to deliberate at 9:54 a.m. and reconvened the
hearing at 10:00 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Tribunal acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
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Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved By Maricella Sauceda
Seconded By Balpreet Grewal
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 23 Tribbling Crescent - Muzzle Order - Animal Services By-law No. 6197-19
Lindsay Clarke, the Town's Case Presenter, provided an overview of the
events leading up to the incident with the Appellant’s dog, Chloe, and the
Witness' dog, Ruby, and reviewed the exhibits which included Officer notes
of interactions with the Appellant and Witness' dogs, witness statements,
pictures of Ruby's injuries, and dog records.
The Witness provided their statement regarding the incident between their
dog and the Appellant's dog, and the altercation that occurred with the
Appellant.
The Chair confirmed that the Appellant was absent.
The Tribunal discussed the incident and inquired about the exhibits
entered into evidence.
Moved By Maricella Sauceda
Seconded By Julian Yang
That the Aurora Appeal Tribunal upholds the Muzzle Order issued by the
Town of Aurora on October 6, 2023, in its entirety.
Carried
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6. Adjournment
Moved By Tom Plamondon
Seconded By Balpreet Grewal
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:03 a.m.
Carried