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594 Mr. Joe Freemen objected to the specific breed provisions of the ordinance and stated there was no way to characterize any particular breed as being "vicious" In addition, he complained that the public hearing was not adequately advertised. Mr. Bobby Plott stated he agreed with Mr. Freeman~s statements. Ms. Eileen Moose and other employees of the Cabarrus Animal Hospital objected to the classification of specific breeds as "vicious" dogs. According to the employees, small animals are often more vicious and bite handlers more than the animals classified as "vicious". In conclusion, the employees stated that owners have to be responsible for their animals. Mr. Marshall Bickett, attorney representing 200 responsible dog owners, asked for the elimination of the breed specific provisions of the ordinance and requested programs to educate the non-responsible owners. In addition, he reported that none of the last 96 dogs bites in Cabarrus were by Rotteweilers. Mr. Frank Weddington complained of dogs running loose and killing his sheep. He stated that the Animal Control officers had advised him that he could shoot the dogs. Ms. Jill Stillwell stated in her opinion it was unfair to classify specific breeds as "vicious" dogs. Mr. Regina Burr, member of the Chow-Chow Club, Inc., objected to the naming of specific breeds as "vicious" dogs. She did support a leash law for dogs and cats and stated in her opinion each owner should be responsible for their animals. Mr. Lonnie Burr, member of the Chow-Chow Club, opposed the listing of specific breeds as "vicious" dogs. He also stated the need for regulations for cats. Ms. Candy Allen of Cold Springs Road agreed with the need to spay/neuter dogs and cats to prevent unwanted animals. She supported leash laws but objected to discrimination against specific breeds. Ms. Susan Ryan objected to the breed specific provisions of the ordinance and stated that the County should educate the owners to be responsible for their pets. Ms. Margaret Ross stated she agreed with Ms. Ryanfs comments. Mrs. Betsy Carpenter of the Cabarrus Animal Protection Association supported the proposed ordinance and the licensing of animals. However, she objected to the classification of specific breeds as "vicious" dogs. At her request, a majority of those present indicated by a show of hands that they would support a good and fair ordinance. Ms. Dawn Stewart, cat owner, stated it was each owner's respomsibility to care for their pets. She objected to the breed specific provisions of the ordinance. There was no one else to address the Board regarding the proposed ordinance, and Chairman Carpenter closed the public hearing at 9:40 P.M. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board delayed consideration of the proposed Animal Control Ordinance until the first meeting in August and asked that an updated ordinance be presented to the Board at that time. Commissioner Simmons suggested that a committee be established to review and make revisions to the proposed ordinance. Also, the Board indicated it would discuss proposed changes to the ordinance during its meeting on July 20. UPON MOTION of Chairman Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board moved to add budget amendments for the following departments to the agenda: Soil and Water Conservation District and Parks and Recreation Department. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following budget amendment. BUDGET REVISION/AMEND REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AMOUNT $2,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: SUPPLEMENT REQUEST PURPOSE OF REQUEST: New Parks and Recreation Revenue will totally offset all expenditures.