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City's new animal control officer introduced; on-call rules clarified
Summary
Council heard an animal control quarterly report introducing new officer Brett; staff described on-call response criteria (aggressive dog at large or injured animal), coordination with the county sheriff and overnight housing arrangements, and emphasized park patrols ahead of fall sports.
The council received a quarterly update on animal control on Aug. 5 and met the department's new officer, Brett Reese, who staff said has been patrolling Romer Park and other park sites.
Staff said the service has been relatively quiet in recent weeks. The department clarified on-call response criteria: an on-call animal-control response is triggered for an aggressive dog at large with no owner available to contain it or for an injured animal. If animal-control staff cannot respond, dispatch will send sheriff's deputies, who may assist or overnight animals at the city facility; the county impound remains an alternative.
Council members asked staff to check park bag dispensers ahead of the fall baseball season and to coordinate with public works to replenish supplies. Staff said they will do regular checks of even small neighborhood parks.
Ending: Council welcomed Brett and thanked staff; no further action was taken.
