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Dog Control Officer reports 86 licensed dogs; board appoints two unpaid backup DCOs
Summary
Dog Control Officer Sandy Griffin reported 46 new dog licenses and 40 renewals (86 total) and $649 in licensing revenue; the board appointed Mike Gilbo and Dan Moyer as unpaid backup dog-control officers.
Dog Control Officer Sandy Griffin told the board that, in the two months following an earlier inquiry, 46 previously unlicensed dogs received new licenses and 40 licenses were renewed, bringing the total licensing activity to 86 dogs and producing $649 in revenue for the town.
To ensure coverage when Sandy Griffin is unavailable, the board approved appointing two unpaid backup dog-control officers: Mike Gilbo of Potsdam and Dan Moyer of Gouverneur. Council Member William Griffin moved the appointment and Mary Zuhlsdorf seconded; the minutes record the vote as Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent 0, motion carried.
Why it matters: increasing licensing compliance improves public-record accuracy for animal control and generates modest revenue. The unpaid backup appointments are administrative and intended to maintain enforcement continuity.
What’s next: appointments were confirmed in the minutes; no compensation will be provided to the backups as recorded.
