Minutes (Appointed) - Aurora Appeal Tribunal - 20260423
Town of Aurora
Aurora Appeal Tribunal
Hearing Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Cameron Chong*
Balpreet Grewal, Chair*
Wayne Hartman*
Vadym Sukhin*
Dan Winters*
Other Attendees: Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services*
Hailey MacGillivray, Animal Services Officer*
Bethany Coleman, Animal Services Officer*
Shelby Jarvis, Animal Services Officer*
Anthony Naples, Witness' Counsel*
Daniel Ruberto, Deputy Town Clerk*
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator*
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10 a.m.
The Tribunal recessed the hearing to deliberate Appeal 5.1 at 10:29 a.m. and
reconvened the hearing at 10:36 a.m.
The Tribunal recessed the hearing to deliberate Appeal 5.2 at 10:55 a.m. and
reconvened the hearing at 11:03 a.m.
1.1 Appointment of Chair
Moved By Dan Winters
Seconded By Balpreet Grewal
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1. That Balpreet Grewal be appointed as Chair of the Aurora Appeal
Tribunal.
Carried
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee 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
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved By Dan Winters
Seconded By Cameron Chong
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
5.1 119 Pointon Street - Dangerous Dog Order - Animal Services By-law No.
6197-19
Hailey MacGillivray, Animal Services Officer and the Town's Case
Presenter, provided an overview of the events leading up to the incident
between the Appellant and the Witness' dog, Yoda, and reviewed Officer
notes of interviews with the Appellant and the Witness' dog. The Case
Presenter outlined that an Administrative Monetary Penalty and
Dangerous Dog Order (DDO) were issued on March 10, 2026, as well as a
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summons under the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, seeking a
province-wide Dangerous Dog Designation and Restriction.
The Appellant provided an overview of the events of the incident, including
an interview with the Case Presenter.
The Witness provided their statement regarding the incident with the
Appellant's dog.
The Appellant requested that an additional family member provide an
overview of the events following the interaction with the Witness's dog.
The Case Presenter provided a closing statement of the outcome that is
being requested.
The Appellant provided closing remarks.
The Tribunal discussed the incident and exhibits entered into evidence.
Moved By Wayne Hartman
Seconded By Cameron Chong
That the Aurora Appeal Tribunal upholds the Dangerous Dog Order issued
by the Town of Aurora on March 10, 2026, in its entirety.
Carried
5.2 340 Falconwood Hollow - Dangerous Dog Order - Animal Services By-Law
No. 6197-19
Shelby Jarvis, Animal Services Officer and the Town's Case Presenter,
provided an overview of the events leading up to the incident between the
Appellant's dog, Teddy and the Witness' dog, Kaya. The Case Presenter
noted that a Dangerous Dog Order (DDO) was issued on the Witness' dog,
Kaya on March 26, 2026.
The Tribunal queried details within the evidence submitted.
The Appellant provided their statement regarding the incident.
The Case Presenter responded to remarks made by the Appellant.
The Witness was absent.
The Case Presenter provided a closing statement of the outcome that is
being requested.
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The Appellant provided a closing statement on the outcome that they are
requesting.
The Tribunal discussed the incident and exhibits entered into evidence.
Moved By Wayne Hartman
Seconded By Vadym Sukhin
That the Aurora Appeal Tribunal rescind the Dangerous Dog Order issued
by the Town of Aurora on March 26, 206, in its entirety.
Carried
6. Adjournment
Moved By Wayne Hartman
Seconded By Cameron Chong
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Carried